CHATEAU FLORIS

Proprietaire:  M. Remaury 

Appellation:  Minervois (rouge)

Region:        Languedoc region in Southern France in the village  
                   of Azille which is on the foothills of the Cevennes
                   Mountains approximately 15 km from Carcassonne.

Cepages:      Black Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvedre

Vineyard:     Hillside location with a clay-chalky soil. The total
                  vineyard area is 70 hectares.

Vinification: All the grapes are hand picked. Vinification is with the
                  grapes, using carbonic maceration.

Tasting:      Chateau Floris has a wonderful ruby color, a fine nose
                  indicating a well structured wine.  It is full and round 
                  in the mouth with smooth tannins and a hint of 
                  spice. Serve at 60 degrees with red meats and 
                  cheese.