Loubere Bas-Armagnac 'Napoleon' Grape variety_Greco all the more remarkable when

all the more remarkable when you consider that their first experimental vineyard at Hobdens was only planted in 2004

and his wines both in Chateauneuf and Gigondas are excellent value examples of the region

textured expression of Sauvignon Blanc with exceptional depth and richness but underlying mineral freshness

vibrant black cherry and plum fruit with leather notes and some soft earthy spice but wonderful purity

soft and earthy with a hint of licorice and vanilla and very supple tannins

Loubere Bas-Armagnac 'Napoleon' Grape variety_Greco all the more remarkable whenAlain Loubre was a trialist for the French rugby team in his youth and a keen participant in the traditional Gascony courses landaises, bull fighting competitions but with cows which are always unharmed. He also makes excellent, truly 'artisanal' brandy in Labastide at the heart of the Bas Armagnac region. The 'Napolon' spends three years in new oak barrels before being transferred to older ones and is floral and delicately spiced, with notes of warm