Happy 2009

 

 

 
                    75 years old Grenache

Red, White...and now Rosé !
Domaine Rouge-Bleu wishes you a colorful 2009 vintage !

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Dear wine lovers,

What a year...Actually I should say, what another year ! After our first blessed harvest in 2007 which also corresponded to our move here and to a bunch of renovation in our 400 years old farm, 2008 was mostly dedicated to distribution. And starting from nothing, it is quite a challenge, even for a guy who has been distributing French Wines to the US for 15 years.

First, the label...Remember the contest in October 2007...Well even if the label had had quite some success, it looks like some people did not like it and we have decided to test another one on our Rosé 2008 which is lighter and more modern. This label is printed now but your feedback will always be appreciated. Then, finding the right bottles, corks, caps, empty cases...the right guys for the bottling, the right guys for the compost....

And here we are now, 2 years after from day to day I did my first pruning. Time had flown but in another way, I also feel that it has been an eternity...
And 2008 has been a good year for our sales. Our Dentelle red 2007 is almost sold out, the Mistral red 2007 is having a very good reception, so far. The list of our professional ambassadors where you can find our wines is growing and so don't hesitate to visit it and forward it, most of them can ship and hopefully you will find one near you. Thank You for your support. And if you have a delivery address in France, you can now download our order formand even get some Champagne and some wines from my Uncle (Chateauneuf-du-Pape).

We have a few more days to go in 2008 and in Provence, we say "Bon bout d'an" 'happy en of years). Talking about Provence, 2009 will have a Provence touch with this rosé that I try to make in its very pale and fresh style. And as I am going to be traveling to the US in March-April with some bottle, I hope to share a glass with you then (you will be posted soon on the places I organize tastings). Otherwise, you are always very welcome to come here, of course.

Cheers,
Jean-Marc - Domaine Rouge-Bleu 

Comments

[Phyllis Morton]

Thanks, Jean-Marc, and thanks to both you and Kristin for fun and informative email experiences.

[Kathleen]

Jean-Marc,
What an impressive list of restaurants in Provence who serve Rouge-Bleu. Many of them are the top restaurants of the area and some of my favorites. Hopefully my husband and I will be able to visit your vineyard in the near future and we look forward to tasting some wine and meeting you and Kristin. Hopefully my French will be much better by then. I keep working on my french through classes with the Alliance Français.
I love reading a French-word-a-day and your blogs about the vineyard. Thank you for them.
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[martina]

I purchased a case of Rouge Bleu Dentelle and shared it with friends; gave some for Christmas presents. It got rave reviews. Happy new year to you, Kristin, Max, Jackie, Braise etc! Hope you come to this area with Kristin next spring.

[Joyce Minosh]

Jean-Marc, the highlight of our visit to Provence was the day we spent with you in the vineyard. Thanks for that memory. If you come to the Boston area, I'll arrange a reception/wine-tasting for you.
Happy New Year. Joyce, Westford Connect

[Diane Stanley]

Hi Jean-Marc and Kristin,
I look forward to eventually getting to Union Square or perhaps calling to order. In any case, I hope eventually that you will have a wine tasting in or near our little town of Oak Ridge, New Jersey(northern New Jersey)! You are always welcome to stay with us.
Sometime soon I hope to visit your vineyard, the progress of which I follow through Kristin's email.
I look forward to seeing you at your winetasting when you come to the good old U.S.A. I missed the last one, but did get to meet Kristin at her book signing.
Anyway, Bonne Annee 2009 almost!
Kind regards to all your family and best wishes for a happy, safe and healthy new year.
Diane

[jim kachik]

Bonne Annee 2009, Jean-Marc!
I have had the good fortune to taste both the Dentelle and the Mistral, sharing both with friends. The wines are terrific (note the professional vintner's term here...) and the story of how I came to know of these wines is an enhancement for any dinner.
You should be proud of what you've achieved so far, and I eagerly anticipate what's surely to come.
Our very best wishes to you and your family for the coming year!
Jim

[Devra Long]

Bonne Nouvelle Annee Jean-Marc,
We received our order of Rouge-Bleu from Great Wine Buys in Oregon just in time to enjoy The Mistral for our 28th wedding anniversary on December 26th! It was fabulous; perfect with our lamb dinner! We knew it would be good but it exceeded our expectations! Now we look forward to trying the Dentelle!
Do you have any idea yet of your schedule for wine tastings in March-April? We are planning a trip and hope to be in New York in March.
Warmest wishes,
Devra Long

[Diane Scott]

Bonjour Jean-Marc!
We received the Mistral and tasted it last night as the temperature here in Tallahassee dropped to thirty degrees F. “While the weather outside was frightful,” we were warm and snug inside with your delightful wine!! I cannot describe it as a wine expert could regarding “bouquets” and “notes” (which seems to mix metaphors with plant life and music), but I can say that everything about it was perfect for us, and it does go well with the opera we were listening to. You are a genius!
Most sincerely grateful,
Diane