Working with the Van Gogh Museum, Domaine du Météore launched a range of wines designed to capture the essence and beauty of the South of France and represent the link between nature and art, the South of France and Vincent Van Gogh himself.
Just as Van Gogh captured the essence and beauty of these southern landscapes in his paintings, Domaine du Météore has created wines born from the same terroir. With its organic vineyards located in the South of France, near to where Van Gogh painted, Domaine du Météore is the perfect fit to be the wine partner for the Van Gogh Museum.
As an organic wine Domaine in the South France, with its vines growing in and around a 10,000 year old meteorite crater, Domaine du Météore has a unique natural setting. Both the paintings and the Domaine highlight the importance of nature and its influence on artistic and viticultural creations.
The organic white wine takes its name Sunflowers from the famous sunflower picture painted near Domaine du Météore, which is located in Languedoc.
Van Gogh “Sunflowers” by Domaine du Météore
AOP Languedoc Blanc 2022
Organic Roussanne & Viognier grapes
12.5% ABV
Vinification: Direct pressing of the entire harvest followed by racking and fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: Stainless steel tanks
Tasting Notes: A brilliant silver colour with an initial delicate mineral nose of flint, which opens up to lemon and nutmeg.
In the mouth, it is punchy and dynamic with a thirst-quenching finish and notes of fresh pineapple.
RRP from £19 for a 75cl bottle, available from the Domaine du Météore website, Gnarly Vines and Clapton Craft.
The red wine is called Avenue of Poplars in Autumn after the beautiful autumn landscape with tall poplar trees lining the roads, typical of the Languedoc region.
Van Gogh “Avenue of Poplars in Autumn” by Domaine du Météore
AOP Languedoc Rouge 2020
Organic Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes
14% ABV
Vinification: The grapes are destemmed, and then vinified in stainless steel tanks with the tannins and colour extracted using several traditional methods (pumping-over, racking and pigeage).
Ageing: Stainless steel tanks
Tasting Notes: Deep purple in colour with carmine red reflections and an aromatic nose combining intense blackcurrant with the freshness of balsamic and garrigue.
The palate is fresh and easy with a long and spicy finish.
RRP from £19 for a 75cl bottle, available from the Domaine du Météore website, Gnarly Vines and Clapton Craft.
