The 2020 DiscoverVin Taste the Tour Pack is a way to taste France while you get your French cycling, and countryside viewing fix watching the 2020 Tour de France.
At this stage the 2020 Tour de France is happening August 29th to September 20th with limited/modified crowds. The crowds might be down but the racing and the scenery will be as wonderful as ever.
The 2020 DiscoverVin Taste the Tour Pack includes 6 wines to enjoy along the way, and DiscoverVin will be posting some food and wine suggestions, as they join the virtual peloton.
And if you’re not into the Tour, the 2020 DiscoverVin Taste the Tour Pack gives you 6 suggested French wines to enjoy anytime.
The 6 wines in this 2020 pack are sourced from vineyards in Champagne, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Bergerac, Fronton, and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
Usually these wines would be priced at $251.50. They are be offered in this pack for only $199. There are 6 top wines in the 2020 DiscoverVin Taste the Tour Pack:
Champagne
Achille Princier Grande Reserve Champagne NV
From a small family producer
4.5 stars Winestate Magazine and Gourmet Traveller Wine 2019 – need we say more!
Bordeaux
Château Beychevelle Grand Bateau blanc 2014
100% oaked Sauvignon Blanc from a Cru Classé producer. One of DiscoverVin’s most popular white wines.
Beaujolais
Lupé-Cholet Domaine du Bois des Chênes Beaujolais-Villages 2017
Beaujolais is back. 100% Gamay from a great vintage. This is a serious and pleasurable wine.
Fronton
Château Bouissel, Le Bouissel 2011 Organic
Fronton is a small appellation north of Toulouse where Negrette is the indigenous grape variety.
Like the cyclists, this wine is in top form right now!
Bergerac
Tour des Gendres, Le Classique Rouge 2014 Biodynamic
Merlot/Malbec. Biodynamic. Excellent producer (Luc De Conti). Meticulous preparation. Great result!
*Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Collection Plaimont Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2014 (500mls)
Petit and Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu.
Later harvest deliciousness from SW France near Pau in the Pyrénées.
Perfect with pâté, foie gras, cheese, charcuterie …. or just on its own.
*If sweet wines aren’t to your liking this bottle can be replaced with a bottle of Grand Bateau or Beaujolais – just make a note of your preference in the “Message” section at the checkout.
DiscoverVin recommends you grab some Tour snacks, turn up the heating and enjoy. Follow the virtual peloton on social media. #tdf #tdf20 #couchpeloton #Tourdesnack #toursnack #sbstdf and @discovervin
Usually these 6 wines would be priced at $251.50. DiscoverVin are offering them in this pack for only $199. Buy your pack via the DiscoverVin website: https://discovervin.com.au/shop/item/taste-the-tour-6-pack-2020
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