October 2025 Wines

Wines from France

 

Wine 1

 

Sauvion Cardinal Richard 2023

 

Muscadet Sur Lie
(Melon de Bourgogne)

 
Western Loire Valley, France

Translucent with a diamond-grey hue, with expressive aromas of apricot, peach and a hint of mint. There is an excellent balance between richness, freshness, and bright acidity, with flavours of green plum, pineapple, and passionfruit. This is a classic accompaniment to shellfish, sushi, seafood platters, and goat’s cheese.

 

Alcohol 12 %

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

Rated 3.7 out of 5

Wine 2

 

Simonne-Febvre Petit Chablis 2023

 

Chardonnay

 
 
Chablis, Burgundy Region, France

Lean and beautifully balanced, this Chablis from Simonnet-Febvre has flavours of lemon, peach, river stones.

Steely acidity cleans the palate nicely and is just so food-friendly, it is a must have for your best fish dishes.

 

Alcohol 12.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

Rated 3.4 out of 5

Wine 3

 

Gabriel Meffre
St Vincent
Cotes Du Rhone 2023

 

Grenache noir, Syrah

 
Southern Rhone Valley, France

Beautiful garnet-red colour with hints of purple. An elegant nose with aromas of black stone fruit (burlat cherry).

 

Round, intense and energetic on the palate, with notes of elderberry, sweet spices and  plums. Long finish

Alcohol 13.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

Rated 3.5 out of 5

Wine 4

 

Domaine de Blayac
Minervois 2023 

 

Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan

 

 
Languedoc-Roussillon Region, France

A ruby red hue.

The nose is fresh with red berries and Indian spices that make for a very approachable wine. A green note sits in the back, bringing a sense of liveliness.

 

Some maraschino cherries, fresh capsicum and a herbaceous touch adds a vibrant lift to the palate. A little softer, and a little lighter than is typical of this wine, making this an easy drinking and approachable vintage to enjoy.

 

Alcohol 13.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

Rated 3.7 out of 5

Wine 5

 

Château Paul Mas
St Vincent 2023

 

Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre 

 
Languedoc-Roussillon Region, France

A lovely perfumed aroma with hints of violets is matched with supple plummy fruit flavour and soft persistent tannin on the palate.

 

Alcohol 14.5%

Carmel Cellars Meeting Rating

Rated 4.1 out of 5

Dessert Wine

 

Cherry Tree Hill Wines 2021

Riesling Off Dry

 

Southern Highlands, NSW
 

Colour:   Deep golden hue

Palate:   A complex, almost creamy palate of toasty lemon butter.

Alcohol 12%