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Located near the medieval village of Pézenas in the heart of the Languedoc region, Domaine de Nizas was established in 1998 by Franco-American agriculturist, John Goelet. As a descendant of a distinguished Bordeaux family, he quickly identified the exceptional « terroir » of Pézenas as the ideal site to craft artisanal wines of extraordinary quality and depth.

DOMAINE DE NIZAS Languedoc Pézenas, France

VARIETALS Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Grenache, Cabernet, Roussanne, Rolle, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc

VINEYARD With 40 hectares (100 acres) of planted vines ranging from 60 year-old Carignan to more recently planted Syrah and Grenache, Domaine de Nizas’ terroir offers a unique mosaic of three soil types : river gravel, basalt and limestone. These soils are deep and provide excellent drainage while retaining freshness and humidity at deep root level, allowing grapes to ripen fully without stress to the vines.

Domaine de Nizas has been certified as a sustainable vineyard since 2007 and our philosophy has always been to respect Nature and the environment.

SCEA DOMAINE DE NIZAS – Hameau de Sallèles 34720 Caux, France | +33 467 90 17 92 [email protected] | www.domaine-de-nizas.com

CLIMATE Located 30 kilometers from the sea, this area enjoys a Mediterranean climate with low rainfall and warm , dry summers. The sweeping vineyards benefit from cool North winds and “Tramontane” which blow over the mountains towards the sea and warm Mediterranean sunshine which, together, protect the vines and keep them vigorous.

WINERY Owners : Goelet Family

Winemaker & Estate manager : Nathalie Arnaud-Bernard

Administration Manager : Anne Vidal

Sales Manager : Loïc Reymond

WINEMAKING

After extensive experience as a winemaker in Australia and France, Nathalie Arnaud-Bernard has led production and winemaking at Domaine de Nizas since 2011. She creates handcrafted wines with a unique elegant style which expresses the essence of each Terroir. The secret of winemaking – she says – is “the quality of grapes, keeping just the right temperature during fermentation and fanatical attention to every detail”.


WINES Mazet Blanc – 60% Sauvignon Blanc 40% Viognier Pale straw in color with an intense bouquet of mandarins, orange blossom and notes of citrus zest. A pleasant acidity, a tender roundness and lively finish.

Mazet Rouge – 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Syrah Intense bouquet of red fruit, spices and woody notes. A fruity character with good structure, silky tannins and a long pleasant finish.

100% Carignan Aromatic bouquet of red fruits, black olives and wild Mediterranean herbs. The tannins are well rounded and show an impressive aromatic intensity.

Languedoc Blanc – 46% Roussanne 36% Rolle 18% Viognier Pale gold color with green tints, aromas of citrus, white peach and wild fennel. Well-balanced, crisp and complex, it embodies the balance and elegance characteristic of Domaine de Nizas.

Languedoc Rosé – 40% Syrah 40% Grenache 20% Mourvèdre An appealing pale rose color with violet hints, intense aromas of red currant, aniseed and pear drop notes. Vibrant, crisp and dry with real finesse: a taste of Mediterranean sunshine! 90 pts Wine Spectator

Languedoc Rouge – 60% Syrah 35% Mourvèdre 5% Grenache A deep garnet color, intense aromas of blackcurrant, notes of spices and the “garrigue” (the local countryside) with soft, ripe tannins and a long finish. Full-bodied, well-balanced and elegant.

Pézenas Grand Cru – La Réserve – 50% Mourvèdre 25% Grenache 25% Carignan Dark garnet color, complex bouquet of blackberries, cocoa, leather and spices, with silky tannins. An ample body and aromatic finish reflect its unique, distinctive and creative style. A powerful and well structured red wine.



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June 29th, 2015

17 DOMAINE DE NIZAS, Languedoc 2013

(13.5%, Drink 2015-20 --- 46% Roussanne, 36% Rolle, 18% Viognier) From near Pezenas. Gentle nose, almost heavy with fruit. Nectarine and honeydew melon, strongly honeyed and yet fresh. Gorgeously full bodied, almost voluptuous, hint of tropical waxy blossom. Long and delicious. (TC)

16 Domaine de Nizas, Rose 2014 Languedoc

(13.5%, Drink 2015-16 --- 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre) Light pink with a raspberry-ripple-ice-cream nose. Sharp raspberry and early-summer strawberry fruit, bordering on confected but rescued by bright, almost tart, acidity. Punchy and verging on funfair loud, not subtle but robustly cheerful. (TC)

16.5 Domaine de Nizas, Languedoc 2012

(14%, Drink 2015-20 --- 60% Syrah, 35% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache) Juicy and puppy licks of liquorice. Catherine Wheel in the mouth, popping fruit with a strong streak of rosemary and garrigue running through. Robust, gnarly, honest, vibrant. (TC)

16.5 Domaine de Nizas, La Reserve, Languedoc Pezenas 2010

(14%, Drink 2014-21 --- 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignan) Ripe, slightly sweaty nose. Tangy superripe cranberry fruit. Strong aniseed current drawing through sweet cherry menthol. Herbs and sweetness, slightly spicy cloves. Muscular and strong. (TC)

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RED 2011 AOP Languedoc 14%, Drink 2015-20 60% Syrah, 35% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache

Elegant, with roasted plum and black cherry fruit flavors, showing savory spice, black olive and mocha accents. Bright acidity and integrated tannins add support through to the mouthwatering finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made. (KM)

ROSE 2014 AOP Languedoc 13.5%, Drink 2015-16 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

Very juicy, with rich, concentrated flavors of cherry tart, cantaloupe and raspberry, featuring expressive spicy notes. Creamy finish. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 4,850 cases imported. (KM)

By Kim Marcus www.winespectator.com

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AOP Languedoc White 2013

Gold Medal (9ème Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc)

17/20 « From near Pezenas. Gentle nose, almost heavy with fruit. Nectarine and honeydew melon, strongly honeyed and yet fresh. Gorgeously full bodied, almost voluptuous, hint of tropical waxy blossom. Long and delicious. (TC)»


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AOP Languedoc Rose 2014

Bronze Medal (International Spirit Wine Competition)

Commended (International Wine Challenge)

16/20 «Light pink with a raspberry-ripple-ice-cream nose. Sharp raspberry and early-summer strawberry fruit, bordering on confected but rescued by bright, almost tart, acidity. Punchy and verging on funfair loud, not subtle but robustly cheerful. (TC) »

89/100 «Very juicy, with rich, concentrated flavors of cherry tart, cantaloupe and raspberry, featuring expressive spicy notes. Creamy finish. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 4,850 cases imported. –KM »


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AOP Languedoc Red 2011

Commended (Decanter World Wine Awards)

Bronze Medal (International Wine Challenge)

Silver Medal (International Spirit Wine Competition)

16,5/20 « Juicy and puppy licks of liquorice. Catherine Wheel in the mouth, popping fruit with a strong streak of rosemary and garrigue running through. Robust, gnarly, honest, vibrant. (TC) »

90/100 « Elegant, with roasted plum and black cherry fruit flavors, showing savory spice, black olive and mocha accents. Bright acidity and integrated tannins add support through to the mouthwatering finish. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made. –KM »


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AOP Languedoc Pézenas Red – La Réserve 2010

Bronze Medal (Concours des Vignerons Indépendants 2015)

16,5/20 «Ripe, slightly sweaty nose. Tangy superripe cranberry fruit. Strong aniseed current drawing through sweet cherry menthol. Herbs and sweetness, slightly spicy cloves. Muscular and strong. (TC) »


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IGP Pays D’Oc – Mazet Red 2012

Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole 2015)

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