Newsletter #1 - Château Léoube

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3 EXCEPTIONAL ADDRESSES
01
great
restaurants
MAY/JUNE 2014
NewsLetter-1-Mars2014-GB-PRINT_Mise en page 1 13/05/14 09:45 Page1
Le Channel in Calais
Le Channel in Calais is a must for food and wine
lovers from France and abroad. Passionate
about fine dining, the Crespo family offers two
exceptional menus: an original and generous
food menu and a perfectly paired wine menu.
Le Channel is firmly a unique place where you
can have a great meal with friends or learn
about wine tasting.
173 Boulevard Gambetta, 62102 Calais, France
Cap 120 in Bormes-les-Mimosas
Get your feet wet and head to Bormes-les
Mimosas for a delicious meal at the Cap 120,
a restaurant that enjoys an exclusive location
on the harbour and offers you an unobstructed
view of the entire baie du Lavandou. A simple,
yet refined cuisine, a friendly and relaxing
atmosphere that features high quality and
carefully selected products. A menu that
highlights the land and sea as well as
deliciously sweet desserts.
Quai d’honneur, Port de Bormes, 83230 Bormes-les Mimosas, France
Radio Rooftop Bar
ME London Hôtel
Escape to Radio at ME London, located on the
tenth floor of the hotel with panoramic views
of the capital. This exclusive and select venue
with an upbeat vibe, offers a selection of
premium tapas and the finest cocktails.
With views that touch the clouds, the rooftop
bar at the ME London raises the bar on the
enjoyment of social life whilst having a drink
in the lounge.
Château
Léoube,
la
passion
S
L
de
l’essentiel
336-337 The Strand, Londres WC2R 1HA, United-Kingdom
N
E
W
E
T
T
E
R
T H E S P I R I T O F L É O U B E O N T H E B E AC H
WELCOME TO LA PLAGE DU PELLEGRIN
DISCOVER LÉOUBE
For nearly 15 years, people have been quietly
talking about Château Léoube, through its
evolution and its wines.
Now, it’s time to share a little bit more about this
beautiful estate thanks to our first newsletter,
christened “with love” as an expression of the
passion that enlivens us.
Let’s start by introducing our 2013 vintage,
inclusive of recently bottled whites and rosés.
The 2013 vintage is very different from any
other year, reminding us of our vocation as
winegrowers: whatever happens, our duty is to
make the best possible wine and guarantee
consistent quality which this vintage reflects.
a
playground for
New: Le Café Léoube
kids
­_
Le Café de Léoube offers you a new
yummy menu to eat in or take away. Here,
we feature great products paired with the
essential glass of Rosé de Léoube wine.
We serve delicious salads, cold and hot
sandwiches made with local products and
homemade desserts.
no parents
allowed!
:-)
lÉouBe’s
Days
10 MAY / 14 JUNE
4 OCTOBER 2014
Come and experience the spirit of Léoube on
3 special days and we will share with you the
magic of this beautiful place.
We will teach you about the original wines
that gave Château Léoube its reputation, take
you through traditional winegrowing values
and techniques and share with you our
favourite local places to eat. We guarantee
you will enjoy discovering the very heart of
Léoube.
• It’s your turn to play a game of Pétanque
on our bowling pitch.
• Wheelchair access and reserved spaces,
shaded parking, bathroom facilities, picnic
tables.
2 3 8 7 R O U T E D E L É O U B E • 8 3 2 3 0 B O R M E S L E S M I M O S A S • T. + 3 3 ( 0 ) 4 9 4 6 4 8 0 0 3 • www.chateauleoube.com
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château lÉouBe
2013 vintage
the sPirit oF
chateau leouBe
PASSION FOR
THE ESSENTIALS
“
WHAT MAKES A FINE WINE?
• A natural environment between land, sky and sea
• “homemade” grapes, in small quantities,
cultivated with the utmost care
2 0 1 3 V I N TA G E ,
A BALANCING ACT!
• A winemaker Romain Ott with
a know-how that has been tried and tested
for 4 generations
”
The wines are
It’s no secret. 2013 was a delicate
vintage, even for the most southern
winegrowing regions. After a late and rainy
spring that required careful cultivation,
summer also kept winegrowers waiting,
calling for even more technique, precision
and attention. Thanks to a rigorous
selection of the best grape clusters
and an occasional leaf removal, the
harvest turned out to be smaller but of
excellent quality. In the end, this rare
vintage lives up to the “Léoube style”.
balanced,
precise and rich,
expressing great
elegance.
• Hand-picked harvests and
an “haute-couture” winemaking method
… In the end, a fine, subtle,
elegant and high quality wine
known throughout Provence:
Château Léoube!
WHAT CHOICE DO WE MAKE?
Léoube goes organic…why?
Organic,
not organic,
traditional,
2013 ROSÉ DE LÉOUBE,
CHARM AT ITS FINEST
2013 SECRET DE LÉOUBE,
THE CLASSIC LÉOUBE STYLE
Mainly made from Grenache and Cinsault,
completed with a touch of Syrah and
Mourvèdre, this cuvée is clear with light
pink hues. Its inviting nose is fresh and
delicious with hints of red berries and citrus fruit. Its palate is very expressive and
reveals a beautiful round structure. It is
well balanced and has a long and fruity
finish.
The prominent grapes, Grenache and
Cinsault, create a subtle and elegant
blend with a delicate touch of CabernetSauvignon, which makes this cuvee a
true gourmet rose wine thanks to its
depth and precision. Its nose reveals
beautiful complex aromas of plump red
berries and citrus fruit. It has a strong
first impression on the palate and then
allows for the full body of the wine to
come through. The finish is pleasantly
tart, rich and fruity.
Served
between 10 and 12°C,
this wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif with
antipasti or throughout an entire meal
paired with grilled fish, vegetable tian or
goat cheese.
Served
between 10 and 12°C,
this wine is ideally paired with grilled lobster
with a lime mousse, grilled tuna with a
sauce vierge, or veal saltimbocca with sage.
It also goes well with creamy sheep’s milk
cheese and desserts made with red berries.
2013 BLANC DE LÉOUBE,
AN EXCEPTIONAL TERROIR
FOR WHITES
biodynamic…?
Made from Sémillon, Ugni blanc and
Rolle, this wine enjoys a remarkable
environment for producing fine white
wine: proximity to the sea, sea breeze
and cool nights. This cuvée has a great
minerality and reveals complex, floral
and mineral aromas with hints of
white-fleshed fruit. This round wine has
beautiful clear-cut flavours and a fresh
finish.
Served
between 10 and 12°C,
as an aperitif or with marinated anchovy
fillets or refined goat cheese.
In 2000, the true beginning of the vineyard’s return, we opted for the most traditional method possible,
simply because it was our way of doing things. The rule was simple: respect the balance of the plant to
encourage getting the most balanced fruit possible, which we used as the basis for our wine.
Therefore, we are not following a trend but simply following our beliefs and taking something from each
method to make our own: the most suitable technique for our production and our estate. At the time,
Organic certification was not on the agenda. It was important to re-establish the cycle and working of
the vineyard. We wanted to leave the door open and have the ability to act outside of the organic world
if necessary.
It turns out that we didn’t need to and, therefore, were able to meet the organic standards and
specifications. We opted for a certification that confirms our environmentally friendly work method.
At first, wines were “issus de l’agriculture biologique” (products of organic farming), until specifications
changed in 2012. Since then, our wines are considered “Vin Biologiques” (organic wines) since our
farming and winemaking techniques are more selective than the new specifications.
It’s a first this year!
Over 3 days, we welcome you to come visit our estate
on 10 May, 14 June and 4 October 2014 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
lÉouBe’s
Days
10 MAY / 14 JUNE
4 OCTOBER 2014
ON THE AGENDA:
- TOUR OF OUR CELLAR with Romain Ott
- COMMENTATED WINE TASTING
with provencal specialities
- WALK THROUGH THE VINEYARD
- ART EXHIBIT
The Chateau Léoube shop welcomes you all
around the year to discover and taste our
premium organic wines and prestigious olive oils.
Everyday 9:00am to 7:30pm from Easter
to the end of October
Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm
for the remainder of the year
Benefit from a 10% discount on your purchases and try to win a rosé magnum !
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château lÉouBe
2013 vintage
the sPirit oF
chateau leouBe
PASSION FOR
THE ESSENTIALS
“
WHAT MAKES A FINE WINE?
• A natural environment between land, sky and sea
• “homemade” grapes, in small quantities,
cultivated with the utmost care
2 0 1 3 V I N TA G E ,
A BALANCING ACT!
• A winemaker Romain Ott with
a know-how that has been tried and tested
for 4 generations
”
The wines are
It’s no secret. 2013 was a delicate
vintage, even for the most southern
winegrowing regions. After a late and rainy
spring that required careful cultivation,
summer also kept winegrowers waiting,
calling for even more technique, precision
and attention. Thanks to a rigorous
selection of the best grape clusters
and an occasional leaf removal, the
harvest turned out to be smaller but of
excellent quality. In the end, this rare
vintage lives up to the “Léoube style”.
balanced,
precise and rich,
expressing great
elegance.
• Hand-picked harvests and
an “haute-couture” winemaking method
… In the end, a fine, subtle,
elegant and high quality wine
known throughout Provence:
Château Léoube!
WHAT CHOICE DO WE MAKE?
Léoube goes organic…why?
Organic,
not organic,
traditional,
2013 ROSÉ DE LÉOUBE,
CHARM AT ITS FINEST
2013 SECRET DE LÉOUBE,
THE CLASSIC LÉOUBE STYLE
Mainly made from Grenache and Cinsault,
completed with a touch of Syrah and
Mourvèdre, this cuvée is clear with light
pink hues. Its inviting nose is fresh and
delicious with hints of red berries and citrus fruit. Its palate is very expressive and
reveals a beautiful round structure. It is
well balanced and has a long and fruity
finish.
The prominent grapes, Grenache and
Cinsault, create a subtle and elegant
blend with a delicate touch of CabernetSauvignon, which makes this cuvee a
true gourmet rose wine thanks to its
depth and precision. Its nose reveals
beautiful complex aromas of plump red
berries and citrus fruit. It has a strong
first impression on the palate and then
allows for the full body of the wine to
come through. The finish is pleasantly
tart, rich and fruity.
Served
between 10 and 12°C,
this wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif with
antipasti or throughout an entire meal
paired with grilled fish, vegetable tian or
goat cheese.
Served
between 10 and 12°C,
this wine is ideally paired with grilled lobster
with a lime mousse, grilled tuna with a
sauce vierge, or veal saltimbocca with sage.
It also goes well with creamy sheep’s milk
cheese and desserts made with red berries.
2013 BLANC DE LÉOUBE,
AN EXCEPTIONAL TERROIR
FOR WHITES
biodynamic…?
Made from Sémillon, Ugni blanc and
Rolle, this wine enjoys a remarkable
environment for producing fine white
wine: proximity to the sea, sea breeze
and cool nights. This cuvée has a great
minerality and reveals complex, floral
and mineral aromas with hints of
white-fleshed fruit. This round wine has
beautiful clear-cut flavours and a fresh
finish.
Served
between 10 and 12°C,
as an aperitif or with marinated anchovy
fillets or refined goat cheese.
In 2000, the true beginning of the vineyard’s return, we opted for the most traditional method possible,
simply because it was our way of doing things. The rule was simple: respect the balance of the plant to
encourage getting the most balanced fruit possible, which we used as the basis for our wine.
Therefore, we are not following a trend but simply following our beliefs and taking something from each
method to make our own: the most suitable technique for our production and our estate. At the time,
Organic certification was not on the agenda. It was important to re-establish the cycle and working of
the vineyard. We wanted to leave the door open and have the ability to act outside of the organic world
if necessary.
It turns out that we didn’t need to and, therefore, were able to meet the organic standards and
specifications. We opted for a certification that confirms our environmentally friendly work method.
At first, wines were “issus de l’agriculture biologique” (products of organic farming), until specifications
changed in 2012. Since then, our wines are considered “Vin Biologiques” (organic wines) since our
farming and winemaking techniques are more selective than the new specifications.
It’s a first this year!
Over 3 days, we welcome you to come visit our estate
on 10 May, 14 June and 4 October 2014 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
lÉouBe’s
Days
10 MAY / 14 JUNE
4 OCTOBER 2014
ON THE AGENDA:
- TOUR OF OUR CELLAR with Romain Ott
- COMMENTATED WINE TASTING
with provencal specialities
- WALK THROUGH THE VINEYARD
- ART EXHIBIT
The Chateau Léoube shop welcomes you all
around the year to discover and taste our
premium organic wines and prestigious olive oils.
Everyday 9:00am to 7:30pm from Easter
to the end of October
Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm
for the remainder of the year
Benefit from a 10% discount on your purchases and try to win a rosé magnum !
/
3 EXCEPTIONAL ADDRESSES
01
great
restaurants
MAY/JUNE 2014
NewsLetter-1-Mars2014-GB-PRINT_Mise en page 1 13/05/14 09:45 Page1
Le Channel in Calais
Le Channel in Calais is a must for food and wine
lovers from France and abroad. Passionate
about fine dining, the Crespo family offers two
exceptional menus: an original and generous
food menu and a perfectly paired wine menu.
Le Channel is firmly a unique place where you
can have a great meal with friends or learn
about wine tasting.
173 Boulevard Gambetta, 62102 Calais, France
Cap 120 in Bormes-les-Mimosas
Get your feet wet and head to Bormes-les
Mimosas for a delicious meal at the Cap 120,
a restaurant that enjoys an exclusive location
on the harbour and offers you an unobstructed
view of the entire baie du Lavandou. A simple,
yet refined cuisine, a friendly and relaxing
atmosphere that features high quality and
carefully selected products. A menu that
highlights the land and sea as well as
deliciously sweet desserts.
Quai d’honneur, Port de Bormes, 83230 Bormes-les Mimosas, France
Radio Rooftop Bar
ME London Hôtel
Escape to Radio at ME London, located on the
tenth floor of the hotel with panoramic views
of the capital. This exclusive and select venue
with an upbeat vibe, offers a selection of
premium tapas and the finest cocktails.
With views that touch the clouds, the rooftop
bar at the ME London raises the bar on the
enjoyment of social life whilst having a drink
in the lounge.
Château
Léoube,
la
passion
S
L
de
l’essentiel
336-337 The Strand, Londres WC2R 1HA, United-Kingdom
N
E
W
E
T
T
E
R
T H E S P I R I T O F L É O U B E O N T H E B E AC H
WELCOME TO LA PLAGE DU PELLEGRIN
DISCOVER LÉOUBE
For nearly 15 years, people have been quietly
talking about Château Léoube, through its
evolution and its wines.
Now, it’s time to share a little bit more about this
beautiful estate thanks to our first newsletter,
christened “with love” as an expression of the
passion that enlivens us.
Let’s start by introducing our 2013 vintage,
inclusive of recently bottled whites and rosés.
The 2013 vintage is very different from any
other year, reminding us of our vocation as
winegrowers: whatever happens, our duty is to
make the best possible wine and guarantee
consistent quality which this vintage reflects.
a
playground for
New: Le Café Léoube
kids
­_
Le Café de Léoube offers you a new
yummy menu to eat in or take away. Here,
we feature great products paired with the
essential glass of Rosé de Léoube wine.
We serve delicious salads, cold and hot
sandwiches made with local products and
homemade desserts.
no parents
allowed!
:-)
lÉouBe’s
Days
10 MAY / 14 JUNE
4 OCTOBER 2014
Come and experience the spirit of Léoube on
3 special days and we will share with you the
magic of this beautiful place.
We will teach you about the original wines
that gave Château Léoube its reputation, take
you through traditional winegrowing values
and techniques and share with you our
favourite local places to eat. We guarantee
you will enjoy discovering the very heart of
Léoube.
• It’s your turn to play a game of Pétanque
on our bowling pitch.
• Wheelchair access and reserved spaces,
shaded parking, bathroom facilities, picnic
tables.
2 3 8 7 R O U T E D E L É O U B E • 8 3 2 3 0 B O R M E S L E S M I M O S A S • T. + 3 3 ( 0 ) 4 9 4 6 4 8 0 0 3 • www.chateauleoube.com