Author: Dirk Chan
Our special this week is the Osmin and Cie Pyrene L’ettonant Pinot Noir (Cotes de Gascogne, France) – $17.49, regularly $21.99.
The Lionel Osmin & Cie group was created with the aim of establishing a quality wine merchant focusing on the wines of the Gascogne Southwest of France, a project that had never been realized in this region before. Emphasizing the discovery of the unique grape varieties and terroirs of the region, Lionel and his associates, a group of friends united by their love and passion for Southwest wines. Due to their agricultural and agronomic backgrounds, the group’s partners aim to produce the healthiest wines possible while minimizing their impact on the environment. They are also actively involved in reforesting the Landes forest through their tree planting project linked to the sale of their wines (12 bottles sold = 1 tree planted), in addition to being committed to various cultural and social causes to ensure that viticulture is synonymous with the future!
Our feature of the week is their Pyrene L’ettonant Pinot Noir. Pyrène wines is a private label under Lionel Osmin & Cie. Located in the heart of the South-West, at the very foothill of the Pyrène in Pau, the Lionel Osmin & Cie Maison is constantly bottling the essence of their unique regional grapes and idyllic landscapes.
This pinot noir is charming and accessible with cherry, strawberry and slight spice character. Medium-bodied and refreshing yet has nice concentration and very easy to enjoy. A very consistent producer – this is the third successfuly wine we carry from this house. Pair with cured meats, terrines, poultry, white meats, pork chops, veal stew or Camembert.
Osmin and Cie Pyrene L’ettonant Pinot Noir (Cotes de Gascogne, France) – $17.49, regularly $21.99.