WINEAUX CLUB: JANUARY 2025
The Wineaux Club selections for January 2025 feature Domaine de Terrebrune, Bandol Rosé from Provence, France (pictured), and Catherine & Pierre Breton, Bourgueil “Trinch!” of Loire Valley, France (shown below).
Happy New Year, Explorers!
We’re excited to ring in 2025 with irresistible selections from France whose diverse terroirs, rich heritage, strict quality standards maintain it’s position as a top-tier wine producer.
From the storied region of Provence, you’ll enjoy an exquisite rosé with a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity. Its aromatic profile bursts with bright pomelo, honeysuckle, wet roses, and a touch of dried potpourri. On the palate, expressive flavors of black currant and blackberries intertwine with subtle notes of orange peel. The finish is long and mineral-driven, making it a versatile wine for pairing. Perfectly suited to dishes like duck à l'orange, savory mushroom croustade, or lobster stew, this rosé is a celebration of sophistication and flavor.
The Loire Valley brings us a Cabernet Franc that’s robust yet refined red wine and beautifully highlights the pure expression of 100% Cabernet Franc. Its aromatic profile is rich with notes of fragrant leather, warming spice, and ripe brambleberry. On the palate, it delivers a brambly character with a graceful and velvety mouthfeel. Fruit-forward and boasting soft tannins, this wine is refreshingly low in alcohol, making it both approachable and versatile. Perfectly suited for pairing with hearty dishes, it shines alongside beef Bourguignon, slow-smoked portobellos, or a rustic lentil and potato salad.
Pop those corks and pour yourself some true vino adventure.
Cheers!
The Wineaux Club
Below you will find our selection’s histories and regions, expert flavor notes, as well as some mouth-watering pairing recommendations.
Domaine de Terrebrune, Bandol Rosé, Provence, France — 2023
Domaine de Terrebrune, Bandol Rosé, Provence, France, 2023 — Available at Wineaux now
STYLE: ROSÉ
VINTAGE: 2023
VARIETAL: 60% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache, 20% Cinsault
AROMAS: Pomelo, honeysuckle, wet roses and dried potpourri
MOUTH FEEL: Expressive blackcurrant, blackberries with notes of orange peel
OVERALL: Delicate and mouthwatering with a long mineral finish
PAIRINGS: Duck à l'orange, savory mushroom croustade, lobster stew
ORIGINS: Throughout Terrebrune’s thirty hectares, beneath the layers of clay and earth, the blue, fissured, Trias limestone is silently at work. The soil here is healthy and full of nutrients, because he adheres to organic farming practices; to achieve the balance in the vineyards, he plows regularly. Gentle maritime breezes funnel air into the vineyards directly from the Mediterranean, cooling the grapes from the bright sun; another factor in safeguarding the freshness. This, in turn translates to wines for great long-term cellaring, including the rosé.
Catherine & Pierre Breton, Bourgueil “Trinch!”, Loire Valley, France, 2023 — Available at Wineaux now
STYLE: RED
VINTAGE: 2023
VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Franc
AROMAS: Fragrant leather, spice and brambleberry.
MOUTH FEEL: Full bodied, brambly and graceful.
OVERALL: Fruit forward, soft tannins and low in alcohol.
PAIRINGS: Beef Bourguignon, slow smoked portobellos, lentil and potato salad.
ORIGINS: Catherine and Pierre Breton are the real life bon vivants vignerons of lore. The Bretons farm eleven hectares of vines just east of Bourgueil in the village of Restigné. They produce Chinon and Bourgueil, as well as a bit of Vouvray, creating honest wines for both early consumption and longer aging. The Bretons first introduced biodynamic practices into their viticulture in 1994, just after receiving their organic certification in 1991.
