A rare wine indeed, this sweet Aragome from Abbaye de Valmagne is made with overripe grapes high in natural sugar, and is normally only available through their gift shop at the Abbaye itself!  We’ve managed to convince them to part with a few bottles to save you the trip…  Try it with some blue cheese for a classic sweet-savoury combination, or with dessert!

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Made in very limited quantities and only in the best years, Abbaye de Valmagne’s Cardinal de Bonzi is an elegant, complex red made from a blend of Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache and Morrastel resulting in an elegant wine with perfect balance and aromas of ripe fruit mingled with savoury notes, capable of further aging in the right conditions.

This organic AOP Gres de Montpelier is named after cardinal Pierre de Bonzi, who was the abbot of the Abbaye de Valmagne and helped to rebuild and renovate the abbey in the late 1600’s.

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Abbaye de Valmagne’s Turenne Blanc is the Abbaye’s grand vin, and is named after the Comte de Turenne who acquired the Abbey in 1838.  His descendants continue to work there to this day, 8 generations later, producing amazing wines from this estate steeped in history.

Turenne Blanc, which is an AOP Gres de Montpellier, is a blend of Roussanne and Marsanne bursting with juicy, ripe stone fruit and is the perfect bottle for a warm summer evening.

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Abbaye de Valmagne’s Turenne Rouge is the Abbaye’s grand vin, and is named after the Comte de Turenne who acquired the Abbey in 1838.  His descendants continue to work there to this day, 8 generations later, producing amazing wines from this estate steeped in history.

Turenne Rouge is an AOP Gres de Montpellier, and is made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and the lesser known Morrastel grape that brings additional complexity to the wine.

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This beautiful bottle complete with glass stopper and “3D” label makes a great first impression.  It follows through on the nose and palate with juicy, ripe red berries and garrigue, and pairs wonderfully with poultry or pork, as well as seafood and soft, fresh cheeses.

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Portalis is Abbaye de Valmagne’s mid-range wine, sitting in between the Turenne and Vitrail series.  It is named after Jean-Baptiste Portalis, who built the caves, or cellars, of the Abbaye in 1920.

A refreshing and balanced AOP Languedoc, Portalis Rouge is blend of organic Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache, bringing you notes of garrigue, and red fruit on a bed of soft, silky tannins.

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Portalis is Abbaye de Valmagne’s mid-range wine, sitting in between the Turenne and Vitrail series.  It is named after Jean-Baptiste Portalis, who built the caves, or cellars, of the Abbaye in 1920.

Portalis Blanc is an organic AOP Languedoc made up of Roussanne and Marsanne grapes, common to the south of France with their typical elegant stone fruit and floral aromas, along with a touch of minerality that brings freshness and contrast.

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Vitrail is the Abbaye de Valmagne’s entrée de gamme, meaning entry level, wine.  The beautiful labels are inspired by the Abbey’s stained-glass windows, and if you ever get the chance to visit the Abbaye de Valmagne, keep an eye out, because you might be able to spot the window that appears on this bottle!

Vitrail Blanc is a blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc and, in some years, Bourboulenc, bringing exotic and stone fruit aromas to this easy-drinking organic IGP Pays d’Oc.

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Vitrail is the Abbaye de Valmagne’s entrée de gamme, meaning entry level, wine.  The beautiful labels are inspired by the Abbey’s stained-glass windows, and if you ever get the chance to visit the Abbaye de Valmagne, keep an eye out, because you might be able to spot the window that appears on this bottle!

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Morrastel, there’s nothing entry level about this organic IGP Pays d’Oc at all, with some very old vines forming part of the blend and bringing oodles of character and complexity to this outstanding value-for-money bottle.  You’ll find spices, herbs, jammy fruit, cocoa, and maybe even a hint of smokiness.

Vitrail Rouge Tasting Chart

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