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Domaine de Mairan Aurore Boreale Rosé 2010

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description
Domaine de Mairan is located on the site of an ancient Roman villa, and the property was also the birthplace and home of Jean-Jacques Dortous de Mairan, the celebrated 17th century physician, mathematician, philosopher, and academic. Jean-Baptiste Peitavy, the winemaker, is the seventh generation owner of Domaine de Marian, and took over production from his father and grandfather, who was the first winemaker in the region to introduce single-varietal Cabernet Franc wines. Today, the vineyard is frequently listed in the Guide Hachette and sells wine to restaurants throughout France. First Vine is the first importer to bring Domaine de Mairan wines to the U.S.

Jean-Baptiste’s grandfather decided to break with the traditional Languedoc grape varietals of the region, and Jean-Baptiste has continued refining the wines to strike a balance between rusticity and elegance. The rosé is made from 70% Grenache Gris and 30% Merlot, and it's fruity yet slightly acidic, perfect for the summertime (and anytime you need a little summer). The Merlot makes this rosé fruitier than some in other parts of France.

Jean-Baptiste renamed this wine for the Aurora Borealis because he thinks of it as light in a glass. We agree -- and we bet you will, too!

13.5% alcohol by volume

producer / region: Domaine de Mairan

type: Pays d'Oc Rosé

grapes:
70% Grenache Gris, 30% Merlot

category:
summer pinks

food pairing suggestions:
Perfect as an aperitif, pairs well with seafood, salads, fish, shellfish.

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