The August 2021 Explorer Club takes us to the hills of the Mediterranean in the South of France for a pair of two wines to enjoy poolside, beach-side, or wherever the last days of summer take you.

Featured Wines:

2020 CRAZY BEAUTIFUL WINES "JOLIE FOLLE" IGP MEDITERRANEE ROSE, FRANCE

A classic Provencal blend of Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault, this delicious dry rose comes vineyards in Provence and neighboring terroirs in Southeast France. It is a pale rose color with notes of strawberry and raspberry. On the palate, it is bright and dry with a hint of apricot on the finish. Perfect for a picnic at the beach!

2020 LA SELVE "PETIT SELVE" COTEAUX DE L'ARDECHE ROUGE, FRANCE

Chateau de la Selve is a Biodynamic producer located in the Ardeche region between the Northern and Southern Rhône in the South of France, a beuatiful region known for mountains, forests, and hiking trails. Benoit Chazallon and his family farm Biodynamically and produce natural wines from the diverse and mineral rich terroir found on the estate, parts of which include a special form of blue clay similar to that of Pomerol, Bordeaux. Their "Petit Selve" red bursts with red fruit, spices and licorice, with with soft and fine tannins. It's food-friendly and ready to enjoy with just about anything, cheeses and charcuterie to classic American barbecue.

  • PROVENCE, FRANCE
  • JOLIE FOLLE ROSE
  • BENOIT CHAZALLON, CHATEAU DE LA SELVE
  • CHATEAU DE LA SELVE, ARDECHE

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