The 2006 Mas des Chimeres (“mah day sheemare”) produced by Guilhem Darde is our 2008 Wine of The Year. It is a blend of approximately 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 5% Cinsault and 5% Mourvedre. These varietals are at their best in the South of France where they reach full maturity and produce wines full of rich spicy fruit. Dry harsh weather and poor soil conditions ensure low yields andgrapes of high concentration. The wine is deep purple with a ripe nose of cloves,cinnamon and coffee. The mid palate if fat with concentrated black fruits that literally jumps from the glass. The wine is aged in oak barrique and bottled 100% unfined and unfiltered. The fine tannins are balanced by the rich fruit and the wine finishes with notes of licorice, coffee and kirsch. This wine will throw off some sediment so it is best to stand it up for a day or two before serving.

Our Wine of The Year comes from the Louise/Dressner portfolio which is a small group of 60 vignerons from France, Italy and Portugal. What makes the Louis/Dressner portfolio special is simple...quality. The wines are produced in as natural a vinification process as possible. This non-interventionist approach to wine making has helped Louis/Dressner earn a reputation for high quality wines that capture the essence of the territory from where they are grown.The Louis/Dressner wines are highly recommended by the N.Y. Times wine critic Eric Asimov.

Our Panel of tasters this year included Bill Weier, Bill Fiebig, Steve Wood and Caroline Carpenter. We thank them for their time and taste buds. We hope that you enjoy our 2008 Wine of The Year as much as we enjoyed the process of tasting dozens and dozens of wines to select the 2006 Mas des Chimeres for you!
$19.99/bottle special case discount $190.00

Call or e-mail us at he store and we will help you reserve your bottles of our Wine of the Year! Please inquire about shipping this special wine to friends or family for the Holidays.

Cheers,
Tiffany's