{"title":"Domaine la Sarabande","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2022-domaine-la-sarabande-pig-wine-red","title":"2022 Domaine la Sarabande Pig Wine Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul and Isla Gordon are a dynamic wine couple based in the Faugéres appellation in the South of France. Paul is an Australian vigneron who honed his winemaking skills in the vineyards of New Zealand. Isla, brings her knowledge and commitment to quality grape growing which was learned during several years of working with some of the best viticulturists in New Zealand. \u003c\/span\u003eIn Faugères the soils are ancient, they are squeezed between the Pyrenees and the Massif central and are 350 million years old. The vineyards are dominated by schist soils perforated with limestone with a small percentage of sandstone as well as clay. Domaine la Sarabande is a relatively modest Domaine with 9.5 Ha spread over 4 vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTasting note: This is a complex blend of three different Syrah vineyards and a single plot of Mourvédre. The grapes are all organically grown and the hand picked when we believe the flavours and acidity is in equilibrium. Fermentation was done in small one tonne open fermenters. Here we see a wine with darker fruits at the core and more structural tannin, savouriness and dried herb spices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePerhaps more Provence than Southern Rhone in style! A robust wine but with some lovely acidity that holds the abundant fruit and crunchy tannins in check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Sarabande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43122589597770,"sku":"F122106221","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/PIG_Red.jpg?v=1765222211"},{"product_id":"2023-domaine-la-sarabande-faugeres-misterioso","title":"2023 Domaine la Sarabande Faugeres Misterioso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul and Isla Gordon are a dynamic wine couple based in the Faugéres appellation in the South of France. Paul is an Australian vigneron who honed his winemaking skills in the vineyards of New Zealand. Isla, brings her knowledge and commitment to quality grape growing which was learned during several years of working with some of the best viticulturists in New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Faugères the soils are ancient, they are squeezed between the Pyrenees and the Massif central and are 350 million years old. The vineyards are dominated by schist soils perforated with limestone with a small percentage of sandstone as well as clay. Domaine la Sarabande is a relatively modest Domaine with 9.5 Ha spread over 4 vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTasting note: Made with 75% Grenache 15% Syrah 10% Mourvèdre. This wine has a rich and deep ripe cherry appearance. The aromas are black baked in the oven cherries, roasted peanuts, leather and nutmeg spices. The palate is still dominated by cherries but there are some pretty characters of strawberries, dried herbs and pepper combined with fine tannins. The wine ends up dry but a balanced acidity helps to lengthen the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Match: Great with grilled Toulouse sausages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Sarabande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43122609160266,"sku":"F122105231","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Misterioso.jpg?v=1765221876"},{"product_id":"2022-domaine-la-sarabande-bousigue","title":"2022 Domaine la Sarabande Bousigue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul and Isla Gordon are a dynamic wine couple based in the Faugéres appellation in the South of France. Paul is an Australian vigneron who honed his winemaking skills in the vineyards of New Zealand. Isla, brings her knowledge and commitment to quality grape growing which was learned during several years of working with some of the best viticulturists in New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn Faugères the soils are ancient, they are squeezed between the Pyrenees and the Massif central and are 350 million years old. The vineyards are dominated by schist soils perforated with limestone with a small percentage of sandstone as well as clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDomaine la Sarabande is a relatively modest Domaine with 9.5 Ha spread over 4 vineyard sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBousigue is the old name of the region where our Mourvédre vineyard is located. It sits on a south-facing, well-drained slope. This is particularly important for the notoriously late-ripening Mourvèdre variety. As Mourvèdre is difficult to grow, this wine is only produced in the best years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note: Made from 80% Mourvedre 20% Syrah this wine is a deep colour with pretty nuances of aromas. thyme characters wild and dried meat are also present. The palate is rich and fills with a sweet and long finish exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood match: Best served with chicken, wild birds, or barbecue meats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine la Sarabande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43122621448266,"sku":"F122109221","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/3211\/files\/Bousigue_shop.jpg?v=1765221211"},{"product_id":"2025-domaine-la-sarabande-pig-wines-orange-swine","title":"2025 Domaine la Sarabande Pig Wines Orange Swine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul and Isla Gordon are a dynamic wine couple based in the Faugéres appellation in the South of France. 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