Easter means a family meal, but it also means a good bottle of wine! And of course, traditional lamb and chocolates are the best way to have a good time!
Once the bells have rung, it's time for lunch! First of all, don't overindulge in the chocolates, as they'll make you miss out on the lamb! Secondly, choosing the right natural wine for the dish is a sine qua non for enjoying this delicious dish. In fact, the intensity of flavor varies according to the part of the animal! The shoulder or the leg have much more character than the rack, which is finer. To help you choose the right bottle, here's our advice.Shoulder and Leg of Lamb
Fronsac 2014 - Château La Grave - Paul Barre
A juicy Fronsac, with a little aeration we have a superb wine dominated by Merlot. Grape variety brings complexity, density but also finesse. The biodynamic viticulture used on these wines brings a lot of frankness, fruit and freshness. Even a young Fronsac will give you a lot of pleasure! >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1319-bordeaux-paul-barre-fronsac-chateau-la-grave.html
Crozes Hermitage 2014 - Winery Aléofane - Natacha Chave
What a pretty, flashy nose, combining freshness with floral and spicy notes! Here and there, we detect mocha, violets and pepper. The palate is full-bodied, with a supple, harmonious texture. Go on, it's very good! >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1182-vallee-du-rhone-croze-hermitage- Winery-aleofane-natacha-chave .html
Les Acacias 2014 - Mas Del Périé - Fabien Jouves
Frankly, this is a serious wine, a wine that seduces. Great finish. Preferably decanted for 1 hour. We liked: the spices, the mouthfeel, the feel of the tannins. A natural wine to be ranked among the greats. Fabien Jouves' 'Les Acacias' is made from Malbec grapes grown on red clay soils. A soil that brings finesse to the tannins, as the tasting proves. >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1117-sud-ouest-mas-del-perie-cahors-les-acacias.html
Ladoix 2014 Les Ranches - Winery Cruchandeau - Julien Cruchandeau
Red fruit on the nose. The palate is young, full-bodied and still structured. Nothing unusual, as the tannins are fine and elegant. Spicy or toasted finish. Perfect for lamb. >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1022-bourgogne- Winery-cruchandeau-ladoix-2014 .html
Rack of Lamb
OV 2014 - Les Vignes d'OLIVIER - Olivier Cohen
A serious blend with a hint of ageing, but well-balanced. Monsieur has passed through the hands of many experienced winemakers. It's a natural Biodynamic wine with no added sulfites. For a first wine, is it beginner's luck? :-) No, it's superb. >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1180-languedoc-olivier-cohen-vo.html
Ruben 2015 - Winery Bobinet - Sébastien Bobinet
Cuvée created in 2011 following the addition of new plots of land on Winery. Aged for 7 months in barrels. The structure is there, but the freshness and juice are in place. An excellent Cab Franc. Come on, one more glass before attacking the chocolates? >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1205-vallee-de-la-loire- Winery-bobinet-ruben .html
L'Enclos 2014 - Domaines des 2 ânes - Magali Terrier
A lovely wine with a powerful nose of spices and ripe black fruit. Fresh on the palate, with superb tannins that are present but already rounded. A magnificent wine juice with a return of Indian spices, tobacco and black fruits. >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/153-languedoc- Winery -des-2-anes-corbieres-l-enclos .html
Beaumes de Venise 2015 Les Terres Jaunes - Winery La Ferme Saint-Martin - Thomas Jullien
A fresh, crisp vintage with lovely aromas of black fruit, light touches of licorice and mint. The tannins present in this vintage are pleasantly round, giving a very pleasant sensation on the palate. Once again, this cuvée demonstrates that it is possible to produce high-quality, fresh and easily digestible wines in this region. >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/1024-vallee-du-rhone- Winery-la-ferme-saint-martin-beaumes-de-venise-terres-jaunes .html
Chocolate
Rasteau 2015 Vin Doux Naturel - Elodie Balme
Perfectly concentrated, well-balanced. Blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry. And always the chocolate and spice! Aromatic density. Once again, Elodie Balme proves her talent! More, more, more! >> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/489-vallee-du-rhone-elodie-balme-vin-doux-naturel-rasteau.html
Maury - Vin doux Naturel - La Petite Baigneuse - Philippe Wies
Far from the traditional Maury wines, which are heavy and overly sweet and hide their flaws, Philippe Weis' muté wine is ... grandiose.Suave and lively, the sugar in no way detracts from the vinous identity of this cuvée. Plums and red fruits in syrup, bramble wood, sweet spices and acidity characterize this VDN. That sweet touch on the finish just reminds us that this is a Maury, and our brains say "un put' de MAURY !>> https://www.petitescaves.com/vins-naturels/259-roussillon-la- petite-baigneuse-maury .html
