WINEGIRL – A PASSION BACK TO THE ROOTS p.3 FRENCH WINES – AN IMPRESSIVE HERITAGE & A RELA PHILOSOPHY p.4 WINEGIRL – AN IDENTITY AND A MISSION p.5 WELCOME IN LOIRE VALLEY p.6 FAMILLE PISANI-FERRY p.7 Château de Targé – Saumur Brut Blanc NV p.8 Château de Targé – Les Fresnettes 2015 p.9 WELCOME IN BORDEAUX p.10 FAMILLE MICAZE p.11 Château Léognan – Renaissance 2016 p.12 Le Blanc by Château Léognan 2016 p.13 FAMILLE BOUQUIER p.14 Domaine de Grandmaison 2013 & 2014 p.15 FAMILLE THIENPONT p.16 La Vigne d’Argent 2016 p.17 Sarmentine 2016 p.18 Château Manoir du Gravoux 2014 p.19 La Violette du Manoir 2014 p.20 Château Laclaverie 2015 p.21 Château Peyroutas 2015 p.22 L’Étoile 2014 p.23 Château Les Charmes Godard 2015 p.24 Château Puyguéraud 2015 p.25 Château Puyguéraud 2012 p.26 FAMILLE PONTY p.27 Château du Pavillon 2012 p.28 Château Grand Renouil 2012 p.29 WELCOME IN LANGUEDOC p.30 FAMILLE WOILLEMONT p.31 Marquis de Raymond 2015 white p.32 Marquis de Raymond 2015 red p.33 Commanderie Saint Pierre la Garrigue 2015 white p.34 Commanderie Saint Pierre la Garrigue 2013 red p.35 FAMILLE FABRE p.36 DOMAINE GRANDE COURTADE p.37 L’Instant 2017 white p.38 L’Instant 2017 rosé p.39 L’Instant 2017 red p.40 CHÂTEAU DE LUC p.41 Les Jumelles 2017 white p.42 CHÂTEAU COULON p.43 Cuvée Veredus p.44 CHÂTEAU FABRE-GASPARETS p.45 Fabre-Gasparets Chimère Viognier 2016 p.46 Fabre-Gasparets Tradition 2015 p.47 YOUR CONTACTS p.48
2 My name is Bérangère Noni and I am pleased to present the project I created with my Swedish life partner, Fredrik Rönnbäck.
WINEGIRL is a French-Swedish family-owned company and was born in 2015 when I settled with my “Viking” in Sweden. Prior to moving to Gothenburg, I married my passion to my career. Hence, it became obvious to share my roots with the Swedish wine lovers by teaming up with Fredrik for the operational side. We are both passionate by the pleasure of a discovery given by a glass of wine. We like authentic wines, wines that are to share and that bring people together; that tell a story and recall a terroir.
WINEGIRL – A PASSION BACK TO THE ROOTS
My love for wine comes from Bordeaux, where I grew up, surrounded by vineyards and the descendants of wine producers as friends. This provided my chance to discover the fascinating world of wine with its different grape varieties, different blends, within different appellations, produced by thousands wine producers.
My wine journey started during school trips at Domaine de Grandmaison, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion and Château Haut-Bailly. Before 10 years old I was aware of all the steps from the vine to the bottle. Later on, my father took me with him to visit all the châteaux in the Graves area. As a teenager, I used to do summer jobs in the vineyard of Domaine de Chevalier; one of the top châteaux in the Pessac-Léognan Appellation.
From 2006 to 2015, I decided to carry on my journey with experiences that sent me to Napa, Madrid, Paris and Hong Kong and resulting with a MBA in Wine Marketing and Management from INSEEC in Paris. I worked on all aspects of wine promotion; as a Customer care (Darioush Winery), Community Manager (Intothewine – Château Paveil de Luze), Sales (Lavinia), Brand Ambassador (François Thienpont) and Project Manager (Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Château Suduiraut).
Thus after travelling the world, to discover different ways of producing and drinking wine, my passion brings me back to my roots, my identity, my terroir.
Bérangère & Fredrik 3 FRENCH WINES - AN IMPRESSIVE HERITAGE & A REAL PHILOSOPHY
In France, food and wine are officially recognized as national cultural treasures. Nothing is better than sitting for hours in good company in a restaurant for lunch or dinner while sharing some wine.
Nowadays, wine is made everywhere, from Canada to New Zealand, as well as in surprising places like Japan and China. However, French winemaking techniques, such as its viticultural practices and French grape varieties, have been adopted by wine producers all around the world.
Like French food, French wines remain the most famous cultural habits adopted by people. The fundamental concept of terroir, which is the idea that the location determines the quality of the wine, was born in France and became the most relevant notion. Without the right terroir it would be impossible to make great wines. Terroir is the perfect combination of factors including soil, climate, and sunlight that give wine grapes their distinctive character.
French wines are mostly famous for the Grands Crus, the prestigious wines. But today, wine consumers are more willing to discover daily and affordable wines.
4 WINEGIRL – AN IDENTITY AND A MISSION
Who is WINEGIRL? The girl into wine; the girl who talks about wine, shares experiences in a friendly, casual but elegant way. It is also a good nickname to avoid the embarrassment of trying to pronounce Bérangère.
WINEGIRL specializes in French wines and selects the best valued and boutique wines from different appellations. My parents, both in the wine business, are also wine lovers and collectors, and devoted to WINEGIRL by helping in building the right portfolio. We are therefore putting a lot of effort to find producers with an undeniable know-how and a great understanding of the terroir.
WINEGIRL is surrounded by accomplished experts. Their work reveal the perfect expression of the terroir of the great region of France. We work closely and exclusively with family-owned vineyards who create ‘tailor made’ wines with a specific identity. Their objective is to offer qualitative and expressive wines. They aim at producing and making wines that defends a more natural and traditional approach to the viticulture by respecting the soil and the environment.
WINEGIRL’s collection of wines is more than a selection, it is a philosophy: each wine reveals its fruit character, balance and pleasure for anyone and everyone to appreciate. WINEGIRL wants to advise, create and share a good experience. We are proud to represent some of the leading wineries, from the “everyday” wines to some of the finest boutique wines produced in France.
As wine enthusiasts we are pleased to announce the launch of our selection of French wines in Sweden. WINEGIRL is more than just a wine importer. Our mission is to bring the bottle alive and to make the world of wine comprehensive.
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WELCOME TO LOIRE VALLEY
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FAMILLE PISANI-FERRY
Château de Targé has a long history starting in 1655. Since then, the property has been kept in the family, and each generation contributed to its construction and reputation.
Edouard Pisani-Ferry, agricultural engineer in winemaking, inherited the Château in 1976. In the 90’s, he started environmental-friendly practises both in the vineyard and in the cellar. He is a member of the Terra Vitis association, which closely controls the wine making since 2000. Edouard Pisani-Ferry has been joined by his son, Paul, to continue the family legacy.
The vineyard, 21 hectares, is located along the hills overlooking Loire in the heart of Saumur region on a specific soil made of clay and Tuffeau; a limestone from the Turonian era, 90 million years ago. The subsoil was formed during the Upper Cretaceous period by sedimentation, as did those of Vouvray, Crus de Chablis and Champagne Crayeuse.
Edouard Pisani-Ferry aims at producing naturally healthy grapes by using compost instead of fertilizers.
7 CHÂTEAU DE TARGÉ SAUMUR BRUT BLANC – NV ITEM NO. CHTG SPKL
Specific attention is given to this tiny production very bubbly, fresh and fruity sparkling wine from Saumur Brut Appellation.
This Brut, made as a Champagne, is a fresh and elegant blend of Chenin Blanc, which brings aromas, tension and length in the mouth, and Cabernet Franc, which adds fresh fruits and roundness.
The Saumur Brut blanc can be enjoyed in the first 2 years and will reveal a great freshness, or in the next 3 to 5 years as complexity will appear to make a gastronomy wine.
This wine is recommended to be served chilled, as an "apéritif”, or to accompany a cheese platter with fresh goat cheese, Brie, Parmesan and figs marmalade. As a gastronomy wine, Château de Targé will be well appreciated with a whole refined meal, with oysters, Swedish caviar, seafood and fish. Also a must by the glass for a private pleasure, a celebration, or as simple enjoyment to share with company.
FRESHNESS, ROUNDNESS AND ELEGANCE Grape variety: 70% Chenin Blanc + 30% Cabernet Franc LONG LASTING BUBBLES Surface: 1,5 Ha TOASTED BREAD
PEACH Soil: Clay and limestone soils on Tuffeau (a sedimentary rock formation from 90 MINERALITY million years ago)
WHITE FRUITS Ageing: After blending, the wine is matured in oak casks 3 to 5 years old to gain its velvety without the wooden aromas. The bottling is the next spring, with a period on lees of 2,5 to 3 years.
8 CHÂTEAU DE TARGÉ LES FRESNETTES – 2015 SAUMUR BLANC ITEM NO. CHTG FRES 15
Les Fresnettes is a dry white and a pure Chenin Blanc selectively harvested by hand from low-yield vines. In order to make a deep, rich and intense wine, Les Fresnettes is then fermented and matured entirely in oak casks.
This white wine reveals dense white fruit aromas, a rich body and a classy, long finish.
This pure Chenin has a great ageing potential: 10 years and longer. However, in the meantime, it is easy to appreciate its extraordinary aromas of white fruits and minerality.
We recommend to pair les Fresnettes with scallops, seafood and cheeses to enjoy the freshness. For more mature palates, les Fresnettes will reveals its intense character with a slow cooked chicken or fat fish for example. Prefer to serve at cellar temperature around 10-12°C. We recommend to not keep this wine in the fridge.
DEEP, RICH & INTENSE Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
CITRUS FRUIT Surface: 2 Ha
WHITE FRUITS Soil: Clay and limestone soils on PEACH Tuffeau (a sedimentary rock formation from 90 million years ago) OAKY (VANILLA & PINE) Ageing: 9 to 12 months in oak barrels, NOBLE BODY then in tanks for blending a few months before the bottling the next WIDE, WARM LONG FINISH autumn.
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WELCOME TO BORDEAUX
10 FAMILLE MICAZE
Château Léognan was built in 1870. Prior to the acquisition of the estate by Philippe and Chantal Micaze in 2006, the vines had been cultivated by the neighbouring estate for its Grand Vin, Domaine de Chevalier, Classified Grand Cru of Graves.
The vineyard of Château Léognan nestles in the heat of a pastoral estate, surrounded by wildlife. Today, Phillipe Micaze focuses all its efforts on minimizing the impact on the environment. He gives a lot of attention to natural and sustainable practices in order to guarantee the high quality of the wines.
The terroir benefits from a great wine making potential through its six soil types, with different gravel density and qualities. In order to express this terroir, these six plots are cultivated separately, as well as the grapes are vinified separately.
Château Léognan and Génodic company are working together to reduce wood diseases with music. This method consists of broadcasting a protein-specific melody twice a day, lasting 8 minutes. The proven results have provided a clear reduction in the growth of the mushroom.
11 RENAISSANCE– 2016 BORDEAUX AOC ITEM NO. CHLGN REN 16
Renaissance is classic Bordeaux white blend made with passion and expertise. The wine expresses the balance, the roundness and the elegance which are the characteristics of Château Léognan.
This wine has an elegant opened nose with aromas of citrus and white flowers. The attack is fresh and explosive with a beautiful intensity. Amateurs and connoisseurs will appreciate its a remarkable length in the finish.
We recommend to serve Renaissance between 10 to 12°C with oysters, seafood and white meat. Also a must by the glass to enjoy the fruitiness and the freshness of a Bordeaux white wine.
FRESH & EXPLOSIVE Grape variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc + 30% Sémillon + 20% Muscadelle CITRUS FRUIT Soil: Clay-limestone WHITE FLOWERS Age of the vines: 25 years LONG FINISH Ageing: stainless steel vats
Tailor made packaging: Elegance Evoca conical bottle – Green Anis hot foil printing label
12 BLANC BY CHÂTEAU LÉOGNAN– 2016 GRAVES AOC ITEM NO. CHLGN LEBLC 16
The ancient birthplace of the first Bordeaux vineyards, the Graves region, named after its gravel soils, is respected for the quality of its dry white wines.
Le Blanc is a fine and elegant wine thanks to a complex blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. The Sémillon develops notes of wax and honey with a natural roundness that does not exclude the freshness. The Sauvignon fully reveals its fruitiness and floral aromas to give vivacity and expression to the wine. The Muscadelle gives a greater aromatic complexity. This white wine is well-balanced and has a persistent long finish.
We recommend to serve Le Blanc by Château Léognan at 12°C fish and a creamy sauce, or vegetable curry.
FINESSE & ELEGANCE Grape variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc + 40% Sémillon + 10% Muscadelle BEESWAX Soil: Clay-limestone HONEY Age of the vines: 25 years RICH, COMPLEX Ageing: French oak barrels on lees
Tailor made packaging : Conical bottle Pearly label with gold hot foil printing
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Domaine de Grandmaison’s reputation starts right from the 18th century, in 1763, when the vineyard was mentioned by King Louis XV’s Engineer, know as Mr de Belleyme. During the 19th century, the wine property used to produce about 180 barrels of Grand Vin.
In 1988, after graduating in Oenology, François Bouquier joined his parents at the Domaine de Grandmaison. Since 1993, along with his wife, he has been totally dedicated to this family-owned winery. Their nephew Rémi Lartigues joined them in 2014.
The Domaine de Grandmaison has 19 hectares located on the left bank within the Pessac-Léognan Appellation. The soil consists of siliceous gravel and gravelly clay with irregular deposits of limestone that enables the production of elegant, refined and complex wines.
Domaine de Grandmaison only makes a Grand Vin with roughly the same blend for every vintage in order to express the real identity of the terroir. The reds consist of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc.
14 DOMAINE DE GRANDMAISON PESSAC-LÉOGNAN AOC ITEM NO. DDGM RG 13 ITEM NO. DDGM RG 14
Domaine de Grandmaison reds reveal the great character of the Pessac-Léognan Appellation. The wines are different from one vintage to another but still keep their silky and elegant structure.
Domaine de Grandmaison reds pair perfectly with traditional and modern cuisine.
Domaine de Grandmaison 2013 Domaine de Grandmaison 2014
This wine is juicy and full of rich blackcurrant Excellent bright red fruits on the nose, just ripe and berry fruit aromas. They dominate the on the spectrum, fresh rather than overdone. A structure, giving acidity and freshness to the classic traditional style. texture. Very soft medium drinking and a lovely balance. This vintage reveals good strong tannins. The wine is ready to drink now with soft To serve 18°-20° and decanted. tannins. We recommend to enjoy the 2013 by the glass as an aperitif.
2013 2014 FRESH & GOURMAND GENEROUS & ELEGANT
BLACKCURRANT RED FRUITS
BERRY FRUITS FRESH
SOFT TANNINS FULL-BODIED
Grape variety: 60% Merlot + 20% Cabernet Sauvignon + 10% Cabernet Franc Surface: 15,5 Ha Soil: Chalky-clay and gravel-sands hills Age of vines: 15 years Ageing: 85% of the harvest into barrels for 12 months (30% new barrels) and 15% of the harvest in stainless steel tanks. 15
FAMILLE THIENPONT
The Thienpont family is one of the biggest wine families in Bordeaux, dedicated to wine since the 19th century. George Thienpont moved to the region of Bordeaux in the 1920’s, where he came to produce and trade wine. He had no idea then that his children and grandchildren would develop the same passion and follow in his footsteps with the same high standards. More than a wine-growing heritage, the Thienpont family is heir to a passion: to produce great Bordeaux wines with audacity and high standards. Vieux Chateau Certan, Château Puyguéraud and Le Pin count as some of their historic vineyards.
François Thienpont’s wines are intended for wine enthusiasts who are looking, first and foremost, for balance. François is particularly attached to making wines with authenticity and expression the terroir and vintage character.
François Thienpont is personally involved in every stage from the vine to the bottle (as he does for Vieux Château Certan and Le Pin in Pomerol).
François Thienpont also works closely with his talented winegrowing relatives, Guillaume and Nicolas Thienpont, to make true, great wines whilst respecting the soil and the environment.
His vision is to offer wines that express the truth of the terroir. !
16 LA VIGNE D’ARGENT – 2016 BORDEAUX AOC ITEM NO. FT BDXBLC 16
This white wine is made using the vineyards located in the north of the Entre-Deux-Mers area. The grapes are vinified with the highest precision thanks to modern equipment.
François Thienpont uses a rigorous and ambitious specification to achieve a white Bordeaux wine with crispness, fruit, pleasure featuring the beautiful aromatic profile of the Sauvignon Blanc. Blended with Sémillon to add freshness and body. The excellent maturity gives the softness and roundness of the wine while the limestone soil brings along the crispness and beautiful minerality.
We recommend to serve La Vigne d’Argent chilled as an aperitif or with oysters and seafood in order to fully reveal its minerality. Also a must by the glass for an nice enjoyment of crispness.
CRISPY Grape variety: 75% Sauvignon Blanc + 25% Sémillon CITRUS FRUIT Surface: 8 Ha BOXWOOD Soil: Clay-limestone NICE MINERALITY Age of the vines: 25 years
Ageing: 3 months with stainless tanks
17 SARMENTINE – 2016 BORDEAUX AOC ORGANIC ITEM NO. FT BDXRG 16
Sarmentine is produced from vines planted on the plateau of Monbadon, which terroir is extremely similar to its famous neighbour Saint-Emilion.
In this vineyard, the organic process started 10 years ago. This method shortens the cycle of tannin maturation and develops microbiological richness in the soil. On this type of terroir, the organic wine making enhances the purity character and gives the wine softness and complexity.
Sarmentine is a wine with an explosion of fruits on the palate with stone fruits and elderberry aromas. 2016 was an exceptional late-ripening vintage, and the use of organic farming gives a full bodied, velvet and tasty wine.
Sarmentine is a perfect wine for causal and bistro food type.
VELVET & ELEGANT Grape variety: 100% Merlot
STONE FRUIT Surface: 3 Ha
ELDERBERRY Soil: Limestone plateau
FULL-BODIED Age of the vines: 25 years
Ageing: 7 months with stainless tanks
Vineyard protection: natural weed control, natural treatment
18 CHÂTEAU MANOIR DU GRAVOUX – 2014 CASTILLON – CÔTES DE BORDEAUX ITEM NO. FT GRAV 14
The Manoir is an old medieval chateau built during the “Hundred Years War” under the reign of King Charles VII, to protect the French from the English invading. The Manoir overlooks a beautiful rocky plateau on top of the village Castillon.
The combination of rigorous work in the vineyard and ideal natural terroir enables the grapes to reach perfect maturity.
Château Manoir du Gravoux is a very fine wine, with a beautiful perfumed bouquet of red fruits and delicate spicy notes. This red wine has a great fruit character and elegant tannins. Every wine lover will enjoy its long aromatic persistence and freshness in the finish.
We recommend to serve Château Manoir du Gravoux between 18-20°C with creamy white meats, red meats or a cheese platter. Château Manoir du Gravoux will be very well appreciated by the glass.
FRESH & PERSISTENT Grape variety: 88% Merlot + 12% Cabernet Franc RED FRUITS Surface: 10 Ha SPICY NOTES Soil: Clay-limestone plateau ELEGANT TANNINS Age of the vines: 20 years
Ageing: 14 months in barrels
19 LA VIOLETTE DU MANOIR – 2014 CASTILLON – CÔTES DE BORDEAUX ITEM NO. FT VIOL 14
La Violette du Manoir is a special cuvée from Château Manoir du Gravoux. All the vines were planted in 1958 on a clay-limestone plateau which is an ideal location producing grapes with a complex and intense aromatic expression.
François Thienpont enforces “Measured protection” which involves assessing and treating the vine according to the stage of the vegetative growth and the threat of diseases.
La Violette is a fleshy and fruity wine, with a great character. It is named La Violette after the fine hints of violet. This complex wine also reveals enchanting blackberry and black truffle aromas. The finish presents silky tannins with elegant spicy notes.
We recommend La Violette for connoisseurs who will appreciate the wine for its complexity and untipical character. La Violette pairs very well with stews, red meats and cheeses. La Violette can also be a very nice experience by the glass.
INTENSE, SILKY & COMPLEX Grape variety: 92% Merlot + 8% Cabernet Franc VIOLET Surface: 2 Ha BLUEBERRIES Soil: Clay-limestone plateau ROASTED COFFEE Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels BLACK TRUFFLES Bottling preparation: Low sulphiting
20 CHÂTEAU LACLAVERIE – 2015 FRANCS – CÔTES DE BORDEAUX ITEM NO. FT LACLAV 15
This old vineyard is dominated by a square tower built by the English during the “Hundred years War”. The vineyard was rebuilt during the 1970's. This property, of which 1985 was the first vintage, belongs to Nicolas Thienpont and is regarded as one of the best value in the appellation.
A variety of different soils and a careful choice of Merlot, gives the wine of Château Laclaverie body, finesse and balance. Nicolas Thienpont Nicolas Thienpont
Château Laclaverie is a delicate wine with expressive perfumes from the start with red and black fruits notes on the nose. On the palate, this Côtes de Francs wine expresses its fine character with soft tannins and a lovely balance. The structure ensures excellent ageing ability.
2015 is ready to drink and will be appreciated with casual and bistro food or cold cuts. We also recommend Château Laclaverie by the glass.
COMPLEX, MODERN & FRUITY Grape variety: 100% Merlot
STRAWBERRY Surface: 7,5 Ha
BLACKBERRY Soil: limestone-clay on clay, with marl and asteriated limestone rock LONG FINISH subsoil
Ageing: 12 to 16 months in concrete tank
21 CHÂTEAU PEYROUTAS – 2015 SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU AOC ORGANIC ITEM NO. FT PEYT 15
The vineyard of Château Peyroutas stretches over a pebbly and sandy area within the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation.
Since 2012, this property makes wine produced with organic grapes. Rigorously selected beforehand, the berries can then undertake an accurate vinification, with balance as an essential aim.
Château Peyroutas 2015 is a typical Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine: intense and elegant. It has scents of finely roasted coffee and mocha aromas. The wine also reveals notes of black fruit, black cherry and liquorice. Château Peyroutas is aged in French oak barrels to provide extra hints of complexity by respecting the soul of the wine.
We recommend Château Peyroutats unaccompanied by the glass in order to enjoy the typicity of Saint- Emilion or with modern cuisine dining.
INTENSE & ELEGANT Grape variety: 95% Merlot + 5% Cabernet Franc BLUEBERRIES Surface: 3 Ha TOASTED COFFEE Soil: Clay and sand mix LIQUORICE Age of the vines: 30 years SPICES Ageing: 60% in one-year old casks and BLACK TRUFFLES 40% in cement tanks
22 L’E TOILE – 2014 LALANDE POMEROL AOC ITEM NO. FT ETL 14
François and his nephew, Guillaume, are teaming to make L’Etoile. L'Etoile comes from a selection of plots situated in the centre of Lalande de Pomerol Appellation.
L’Etoile expresses the experience gained on the prestigious teroirs and the accomplishment of respectful winemaking.
Guillaume et François Thienpont L’Etoile is a harmonious wine, the Merlot brings fruitiness and generosity, while the Cabernets offer structure and freshness. This wine reveals a supple texture and releases its aromas increasingly with time. The bouquet has red and black fruit aromas which combined with minerality create a very elegant pairing. On the palate, L’Etoile offers notes of cherries, plums, and tobacco sprinkled with dried herbs. The wine has a smooth and well-balanced attack with ripe and silky tannins; the finish is long and on fruit notes.
We recommend to pair L’Etoile with a meaty Portoblello mushroom burger or aged beef topped with smoked gouda for example. L’Etoile is a gastronomy wine.
GENEROUS, RICH & BALANCED Grape variety: 80% Merlot + 15% Cabernet Franc + 5% Cabernet STRAWBERRY Sauvignon
RASPBERRY Surface: 5,5 Ha
PLUMS Soil: Gravel, sand and clay soils
LEATHER Age of the vines: 30 years
TOBACCO Ageing: 18 months in 100% French oak barrels
23 CHÂTEAU LES CHARMES-GODARD – 2015 FRANCS – CÔTES DE BORDEAUX AOC ITEM NO. FT CHGD 15
Purchased by Nicolas Thienpont in 1988, the estate produces a fine white wine which rivals better known Bordeaux.
“Terroirs are the expression of a place, a withness to history. Infinitely rich and varied, their complexity is expressed through their biological, geological, topographical and climatic characteristics.” - Nicolas Thienpont. Nicolas Thienpont
Château Les Charmes Godard white possesses a beautiful aromatic complexity and its ageing potential is remarkable. The predominance of Sémillon and the winemaking techniques used such as fermentation in barrels and maturation on the lees for six months give the wine intensity and liveliness.
More mineral-driven than overtly fruity, this dynamic wine shows green, grassy flavours mixed with a dollop of orange marmalade and beeswax. Château Les Charmes-Godard is clean and taut with a great focus from start to finish.
We recommend Château Les Charmes-Godard for a classic pairing with seafood, seared scallops with brown butter. And grilled fish. This unusual blend will seduce the connoisseurs by the glass.
RICH, DENSE & CHARACTER Grape variety: 50% Sémillon + 25% Sauvignon Gris + 25% Sauvignon ACACIA Blanc
CITRUS Surface: 1,5 Ha
HAZELNUT Soil: primarily limestone-clay soils with some loamy soils over marl NECTARINE subsoil
Age of the vines: 25 years
Ageing: Fermented in oak casks, then 8 months ageing on its lees with regular stirring
24 CHÂTEAU PUYGUÉRAUD– 2015 FRANCS – CÔTES DE BORDEAUX AOC ITEM NO. FT PGDBLC 15
The appellation of the Côtes de Francs owes its reputation to the Thienpont Family who settled in the region after World War II.
Francs is the smallest of the Bordeaux Côtes appellations. It lies east of Saint-Emilion between the appellations of the Côtes de Castillon and Puisseguin St. Emilion.
The property was acquired by George Thienpont in 1946 and he subsequently replanted it with vines towards the end of the 1970’s. Since 1983, his son, Nicolas, has been responsible for the winemaking. Château Puyguéraud has since become the benchmark wine for the Côtes de Francs and a reference for the renewal of this still little-known appellation.
Since 2013, Château Puyguéraud produces a white wine, strongly characterised by its pure minerality. 100% Sauvignons, the wine has a great precision, revealed by the exoticism of the Sauvignon gris and the beautiful lines of the Sauvignon blanc. This is a solid white with chalk, lemon and minerals along with a full body texture on deep fruit notes and a long, long finish. Château Puyguéraud blanc is a Côtes de Francs very refreshing with a flavourful finish and a nice minerallity.
We recommend this white wine to be serve chilled by the glass or to be married with oysters, seafood and fish. The minerality character will go perfectly with a cheese platter.
BRIGHT, INTENSE & MINERAL Grape variety: 60% Sauvignon Gris + 40% Sauvignon Blanc DRIED LEMON Surface: 5 Ha STONE SALT Soil: Limestone-clay on clay, marl and GRAPEFRUIT asteriated limestone rock subsoil
NECTARINE Age of the vines: 25 years
Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel vats
25 CHÂTEAU PUYGUERAUD– 2012 FRANCS – CÔTES DE BORDEAUX AOC ITEM NO. FT PGDRG 12
The appellation of the Côtes de Francs owes its reputation to the Thienpont Family who settled in the region after World War II.
Francs is the smallest of the Bordeaux Côtes appellations. It lies east of Saint-Emilion between the appellations of the Côtes de Castillon and Puisseguin St. Emilion.
The property was acquired by George Thienpont in 1946 and he subsequently replanted it with vines towards the end of the 1970’s. Since 1983, his son, Nicolas, has been responsible for the winemaking. Château Puyguéraud has since become the benchmark wine for the Côtes de Francs and a reference for the renewal of this still little-known appellation.
Château Puyguéraud red reveals an intense bouquet of very ripe and black fruits with overtones of spices. It is a full-bodied wine on the palate. For lovers of feral wines, this blend from Francs conveys gamy aromatics and flavours tinged with truffle, forest floor, leather and dark fruits. It will age beautifully for several years, during which time the tannin will soften, and the wine will become even more attractive and complex.
We recommend to pair with a fine dishes and caramelized onions or vegetables or sweet and spicy sausages for example.
STRUCTURE & ELEGANT LEATHER Grape variety: 70% Merlot + 25% Cabernet Franc + 5% Malbec PRUNE Surface: 35 Ha TRUFFLE Soil: clay-limestone VANILLA Ageing: 18-20 months in French oak LONG RED FRUIT FINISH barrels
26 FAMILLE PONTY
Possessing some of the most beautiful landscapes in Bordeaux, Canon Fronsac is the smallest AOC of the right bank. It shares the best terroirs with neighbours Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, allowing for the production of stronger and more substantial wines.
The Ponty winery was started by Victor Ponty in 1905. Born in a family of farmers in France, Victor started his wine business with a passion for wine and little money saved up from his hard work on the fields. In 1925, he saved enough to purchase his first property, Château du Pavillon, and then thirteen years later his second property, Château Grand Renouil.
Five generations later, Helene Ponty is todays proud owner of the family business. The first woman to take over the Ponty winery, Helene employs the expertise passed down from her great-grandfather to maintain the family’s signature style of elegant, age-worthy wines.
Ponty wines are known for their perfect balance, freshness, and subtle use of oak. Typical winemaking techniques include harvesting all vines by hand, zero use of herbicides, and storing the wines in methodically planned combinations of new and 1-year old French oak barrels from Chateau Haut- Brion., Classified Grand Cru of Graves.
The Ponty familly’s goal is to produce wines that can withstand the test of time, in the traditional Bordeaux style. Ponty wines are known to be fine and elegant, with a very good balance and always well-integrated tannins.
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Dating from the 19th century, Château du Pavillon is historically the first vineyard of the Ponty Family, a symbol of Canon Fronsac wines and a symbol of the family, located on the plateau of Fronsac. Created in 1925 by Victor Ponty himself, Chateau du Pavillon is today a symbol of Canon Fronsac wines. This small property gets its name from the small “Pavillon”, a guard house located at the entrance of the estate. This vineyard has belonged to the Ponty family for almost 100 years, and is also where the family chateau is located.
As the first wine created, Château du Pavillon perfectly represents the traditional Bordeaux style: an elegant wine, rich and complex, with subtle oaky notes, a lot of fruit and freshness, and perfect balance. Using 100% Merlot, the privileged grape variety of Bordeaux right bank, the Château du Pavillon wine has a lot of elegance and shows a beautiful ruby color with purple glints. Rich and highly complex, it marries hints of oaked nose with violet, cherry, and tobacco notes, ending in a mellow finish of great length. This wine reveals slight smokiness due to the oak ageing and an excellent texture with fine velvety tannins.
We recommend Château du Pavillon for amateurs and connoisseurs and will be best appreciated with red meats and duck breast with prunes. This wine can also provide a real sensation by the glass.
ROUNDNESS & BALANCE Grape variety: 100% Merlot
VIOLET Surface: 4 Ha
CHERRY Soil: predominately clay and limestone TOBACCO Age of vines: 80 years old DELICATE FINISH Ageing: one year in French oak barrels (one-year old barrel from Chateau Haut-Brion, Classified Grand Cru of Graves)
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The Château Grand Renouil vineyard produced its first wines in the 18th century. Today, it is still considered one of the best wines in Canon-Fronsac, and is regularly honoured by the most famous wine publications.
Generation after generation, the Ponty family has patiently selected parcels and grapes to compose what would, in any form, be considered their masterpiece. For Château Grand Renouil, the Ponty family focuses on showing the best expression of old Merlot vines, by harvesting every one by hand. As a result, the Château Grand Renouil wine is their most concentrated and complex. Like all great wines, it is best appreciated at least 5 years after the harvest, and can be aged up to 40 years.
Château Grand Renouil 2012 is a symphony of aromas and flavours. The aromas are intense and complex, with initially some ripe red fruits like raspberry, red cherries and a floral touch. After ageing a few years, aromas of black truffle, coffee and charred wood will develop. Perfect balance in the acidity and alcohol, gently-integrated tannins, a great complexity and long final make Chateau Grand Renouil a great wine with a lot of fineness and elegance.
Château du Grand Renouil is a rare wine for mature palates. As a gastronomy wine, we recommend Château du Grand Renouil to be enjoyed with red meats such as aged beef and quail stuffed with foie gras and goat cheese.
FINESSE & ELEGANCE Grape variety: 100% Merlot
BLACK TRUFFLE Surface: 2 Ha
COFFEE Soil: predominately clay and limestone hillsides CHARRED WOOD Age of vines: 80 years old COMPLEX Ageing: one year in new and one-year- LONG FINISH old French oak barrels
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30 FAMILLE WOILLEMONT
The first appearance of the name Château de Marmorières is in 826. However, the story begins in the vineyard, a long time before the Romans and Julius Caesar which granted the vineyards of la Clape to its greatest standards. In 1826, Marquis de Raymon-Labordes purchased the Marmorières vineyard. In 1953, the Countess of Woillemont was the first president and founder of la Clape Appellation.
In 2011, the new generation, the four children of the Count of Woillemont (Alain, Christine, Erik and Jehan), control the destiny of the family vineyards. Today, it is 8 generations that have put their expertise and their knowledge of the terroirs of Marmorières to produce a wide range of wines with elegance on the largest vineyard of the La Clape Appellation.
In 2005, Jehan Woillement purchased the Commandery of Saint Pierre la Garrigue, a 41 hectares vineyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the a Clape Appellation.
The presence of such a diversity of terroirs and 16 vines varieties allow the development of complex aromas and extraordinary finesse.
CHÂTEAU DE MARMORIÈRES COMMANDERIE SAINT PIERRE LA GARRIGUE
Château de Marmorières is the oldest and The Commandery Saint Pierre la Garrigue, located largest vineyard of la Clape . The vineyard is on the east side of la Clape Appellation, nestles located in the heart of the old “Lakes Island”, exceptionally diversity of the flora and fauna. 10 km from the Mediterranean Sea, and enjoys the finest soils to produce wines. The The vineyard overhangs the Mediterranean Sea and vines are planted on limestone soils of the faces the Pyrenees mountains in a natural circus Cretaceous with a presence of gravel on the sprinkled with cliffs. The vineyard has a mosaic of foothills of the cliffs. different soils with scrublands, red lands, white lands and coombs allowing the elaboration of great The vineyard, horseshoe-shaped turned wines. eastward and receives full maritime freshness for an optimal maturation of berries. The wines are suave with an aromatic intensity and structure.
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Marquis de Raymond is pleasurable and rich La Clape wine. The nose contains powerful notes of citrus, brioche butter and white fruit. In the mouth the wine is accentuated by the wooded, melted flavour that announces a wave of remarkable freshness. The attack is rich and generous with soft tannins. On the finish, this gourmand white expresses notes of citrus, vine peach and minerality, a sign of a great la Clape.
We recommend to serve Marquis de Raymond chilled to 13°C and by the glass as a crisp and gourmand aperitif. This wine will be a exquisite match for a grilled salmon and a wide selection of cheese.
RICH & GENEROUS Grape variety: 40% Bourboulenc + 30% Grenache Blanc+ 25% Roussanne + 5% GRAPEFRUIT Vermentino
BRIOCHE BUTTER Soil: Limestone with a presence of medium stones RICH, COMPLEX Ageing: breeding in new barrels of FRESHNESS French oak and tank
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Marquis de Raymond red is a beautiful La Clape revealing its soil. The nose is fruity and spicy with aromas of cherry, clove and pepper. In the mouth, the wine is tannish and well accompanied by a beautiful freshness. The attack is rich and fresh expressing notes of red fruit and eucalyptus.
We recommend to serve Marquis de Raymond red at 18°C by the glass to experience a friendly moment and to feel the sun that is kept in the bottle. Lovers of gourmand wines will enjoy this wine with grilled red meat, a stew or unaccompanied at 18°C.
COMPLEX & FULL Grape variety: Syrah + Grenache + Carignan + Mourvèdre CHERRY Soil: Clay and limestone CLOVE Ageing: in French oak barrels PEPPER
FRESHNESS
33 COMMANDERIE ST PIERRE LA GARRIGUE – 2015 LA CLAPE AOP ITEM NO. COMSTPBLC 15
Commanderie Saint Pierre la Garrigue white is a round and complex white. The wine has a fresh nose with notes of citrus, exotic fruits and brioche. On the palate, the wine is complex, round and fresh accentuated by lemony notes. The wine has a wonderful minerality and a sweet texture thanks to well balanced wooden tannins.
We recommend to serve at 13°C with a mushroom soup, grilled fish, cheeses or a roasted guinea fowl or fine dining. Commanderie Saint Pierre la Garrigue white will seduce any amateur of discoveries.
FRESH & COMPLEX Grape variety: Bourboulenc + White Grenache + Roussanne + GRAPEFRUIT Marsanne
EXOTIC FRUITS Soil: Limestone with a presence of medium stones BRIOCHE Ageing: in new French oak barrels LEMON
NICE MINERALITY
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The vineyard has two types of soil, the one facing East receives marine freshness for optimal ripening of the berries, the other facing South for intense and structured red.
Commanderie Saint Pïerre la Garrigue red has an intense nose with notes of candied fruit brandy. The mouth is full of pepper, menthol and fruits such as olive and blackberry. On the palate, the wine presents a remarkable power and freshness that reveals the aromas of the nose and accompanying silky tannins. The finish is structured with a wonderful fruit and a great length in mouth.
We recommend to serve this surprising wine at 16°C with grilled meats or well aged cheeses. Commanderie Saint Pierre la Garrigue is a gastronomy wine.
SILKY AND POWERFUL Grape variety: Grenache + Syrah
CHERRY Soil: limestone with a presence of medium stones PRUNE Ageing: 14 months in French oak PEPPER barrels
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FRESHNESS
35 FAMILLE FABRE
Since 1605, the Fabre family has been living in the Languedoc region and expressing its love for this land through its wines.
Famille Fabre estate is one of the oldest in the Languedoc. Today, the family owns four estates in Corbières. These various sceneries imply a great diversity of soils, landscapes and grape varieties allowing them to fashion a broad collection of wines.
Famille Fabre only offers organic wines which represents a deep-rooted conviction. Louis Fabre, in 1991, was among the first vignerons to grow organic, long before organic farming became a trend. It is an essential approach for the family, a mark of respect to the vines and the land they grow on.
The 17th generation, with Paule, Jeanne and Clémence brings a new dynamism.
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Grande Courtade means “large sunny courtyard” in Occitan, and is nestled between Béziers, the sea and the Roman site of Ensérune.
The Fabre family has grown vines here since 1763, in a south-facing sun-drenched amphitheater formed when a shallow lake was drained in medieval times.
Clay soil below permits white wines to keep all their freshness while the sand and limestone content above allows elaborate rosé wines of great quality. Higher up on the hillside, the positioning is ideal for grapes to reach perfect maturity when producing the red wines.
The Grande Courtage perfectly combines sun and grape varieties to offer up freshness, richness and distinctive fruit. This is a magical “instant!” that is captured in the bottles.
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L’I NSTANT BLANC – 2017 PAYS D’OC IGP ITEM NO. FFINSTBLC 17
“Close your eyes and picture yourself in the centre of this peace of heaven. This is a magical “instant” that we tried to capture in our bottles.” - Louis Fabre
L’Instant blanc is a very refreshing and fruity wine. On the palate, the mouth feel is lively, explosive on tropical fruit, with flavours of pineapple and passion fruit. The finish is crispy and has notes of lemon and mineral.
We recommend to serve this white chilled 10-12°C as an aperitif to enjoy its sharpness and explosion of fruit. L’Instant blanc can also be married to oysters, shellfish, shrimps and light white fish or cheese. The wine can be aged from 1 to 3 years.
SHARP & FRUITY Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
SUNNY Soil: Clay-limestone soil
EXOTIC FRUIT Vineyard management!: Certified Organic by Ecocert and the highest GRAPEFRUIT level of Environment friendly since 2004
LEMONY
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L’I NSTANT ROSÉ – 2017 PAYS D’OC IGP ITEM NO. FFINSTRS 17
“Our region, tugged between the west and the east, finds with this rosé a way to restitute our typicality. Our summers, dry and hot, are “instants” for which we created this cuvee.” - Louis Fabre
L’Instant rosé is a very summery and friendly wine. L’Instant rosé has a fresh and dainty nose of raspberry and strawberry. The palate is balanced with Fuji apple with a sharp finish.
We recommend to drink l’Instant rosé as an aperitif with friends in a very casual way to accomapny the good sensation of a nice summer day. The wine must be serve very chilled between 8 and 10°C. L’Instant rosé will also pair nicely with a fresh salad and a paëlla. The wine can be aged from 1 to 3 years.
FRIENDLY & FRESH Grape variety: 50% Merlot + 25% Pinot Noir + 25% Cabernet Sauvignon VOLUPTOUS Soil: Clay-limestone soil TAGADA CANDY Vineyard management!: Certified STRAWBERRY Organic by Ecocert and the highest level of Environment friendly since LIGHT FRUITY ACIDITY 2004
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L’I NSTANT ROUGE – 2017 PAYS D’OC IGP ITEM NO. FFINSTRG 17
“For this wine we worked with Bernard, our oenologist, on the pleasure that could be felt thanks to the fruit and the freshness. This cuvée is perfect for a lunch with good friends: simple and friendly.” - Louis Fabre
L’Instant rouge is a mild and smooth sunny wine. It has an intense and minty nose of black candied fruits. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied with red fruits aromas. On the finish, L’Instant rouge is balanced and reveals silky tannins by keeping its fresh character.
We recommend to serve L’Instant rouge between 17 and 18°C as an aperitif or with grilled meats and pizza. The wine can be aged from 1 to 3 years.
SILKY & BALANCED Grape variety: 55% Grenache + 45% Alicante Bouschet SUNNY Soil: Clay-limestone soil MINT Vineyard management!: Certified GOOSEBERRY Organic by Ecocert and the highest level of Environment friendly since 2004 STRAWBERRY
CHERRY
SMOOTH
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In the heart of the Cathars country, the Famille Fabre has owned the Château de Luc since 1878. The vineyards are located on the exposed rocky terraces of Alaric and produce concentrated and well-balanced wines.
The restored and preserved château bears an important witness to the regional heritage. Its underground cellars are unique in the area and create perfect conditions to make the finest wines of the family.
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LES JUMELLES – 2017 CORBIÈRES AOC ITEM NO. FFJUM 17
Roussanne is an old variety from Corbières which gives complexity, balance and flavour. With the Grenache blanc, this wine offers a really classic blend from the Mediterranean area.
Château de Luc white is a round wine and reveals beautiful hazelnut and honeysuckle aromas on the nose. On the palate, the wine is complex and has delicate aromas of the white flowers of hawthorn. The finish is elegant and intense.
We recommend to serve Les Jumelles blanc between 8 and 12°C. This wine will perfectly pair with fish, seafood and vegetarian pasta, spinach and fresh goat cheese lasagna. The wine can be aged from 1 to 5 years.
DELICATE & ELEGANT Grape variety: 70% Roussanne + 30% Grenache Blanc HONEYSUCKLE Soil: Stony terraces, clay-limestone soil WHITE FLOWERS and rolled pebbles
PEAR Vineyard management!: Certified Organic by Ecocert and the highest level COMPLEX of Environment friendly since 2004
Ageing: on fine lees
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Located in the undulating landscape of Cruscades, this beautiful old house was a postal station on the “via Aquitania”, a Roman road between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
The Fabre Family settled here in 1639 and a few centuries later, the 12th generation Fabre, Louis Fabre, converted the vineyard into organic cultivation in 1991.
The vineyard extends over the Orbieu Valley with its smooth terrace and rounded pebbles that reflect the heat and concentrate the grapes to produce wines full of character, with powerful and attractive scents.
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CUVÉE VEREDUS– 2015 CORBIÈRES AOC ITEM NO. FFIVERD 15
The origin of the name of this cuvée is from the Latin “Veredus” that means post horse.
Château Coulon Cuvée Veredus is a wild but round wine. This red wine reveals the characteristic if the Garrigue. It has intense black olive tapenade and spicy aromas on the nose. On the palate, the wine is concentrated and silky with spicy aromas of cherry. The finish is long, with soft tannins enveloped in notes of sandalwood and black fruits.
We recommend to serve this wine at 18°C with grilled lamb or pork chops, a steak tartar or duck confit.
INTENSE & VELVET Grape variety: 40% Syrah + 20% Mourvèdre + 20% Carignan + 20% VIOLET Grenache
CHERRY Soil: Clay-limestone and rolled pebbles
BLACK OLIVE Vineyard management!: Certified Organic by Ecocert and the highest LONG FINISH level of Environment friendly since 2004
Ageing: 12 months in oak casks
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This Château marked the beginnings of the Fabre family’s viticultural pursuits. Nestled in the prestigious Boutenac-Corbières Appellation, the Château received the Cru Classé designation in 2005.
The lands located on Miocene hills at the base of the Corbières mountains, forms an exceptional soil to grow Carignan and Mourvèdre in particular. The oldest vines, with a unique and deep rooting, are producing concentrated, elegant and fine wines.
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FABRE-GASPARETS CHIMÈRE – 2016 IGP PAYS D’OC IGP ITEM NO. FFCHIMR 16
Condrieu is usually the crib of Viognier. Louis Fabre started planting some plots in the domain and the result was surprising.
This white is intense on the nose with candied citrus and peach aromas. The palate is very concentrated with a nice freshness. The wine reveals notes of candied lemon and roasted almonds. The finish is long and pleasant.
We recommend to serve Fabre-Gasparets Chimère between 10 and 12°C unaccompanied by the glass for mature palates or with oysters, foie gras, eggs with truffles and soft and creamy goat cheese.
FRESH & COMPLEX Grape variety: 100% Viognier
CANDIED FRUITS Soil: Clay-limestone and rolled pebbles ROUND Vineyard management!: Certified CITRUS Organic by Ecocert and the highest level of Environment friendly since LONG FINISH 2004
Ageing: 6 months in Burgundian oak barrels
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FABRE-GASPARETS TRADITION – 2015 CORBIÈRES-BOUTENAC AOP ITEM NO. FFTRAD 15
Fabre-Gasparets Tradition comes from the small Boutenac terroir. This wine expresses aromas of Morello cherry on the nose. On the palate, the wine has a beautiful structure and presents great aromatic complexity, combining black fruit and spices.
We recommend to serve between 16 and 18°C and pair with duck breast or beef bourguignon.
POWER & ELEGANCE Grape variety: 50% Carignan + 30% Mourvèdre + 20% Syrah SPICY Soil: High rocky terraces, formed of COMPLEX BLACK FRUITS pebbles of quartz and chalky sandstone VELVET TANNINS Vineyard management!: Certified Organic by Ecocert and the highest level of Environment friendly since 2004
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels
47 YOUR CONTACTS
Bérangère Noni - Co-founder / Sales and Marketing Manager m: 0737 76 98 07 [email protected]
Fredrik Rönnbäck – Co-founder / Operational Manager
KLIPPAN 1J 414 51 GÖTEBORG [email protected]
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