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Knock Knock, Who’s There?

A Blind Tasting Experience by VAVIN

Welcome to a world where labels disappear — and your senses take the lead.

Knock Knock, Who’s There? is our signature blind tasting event: a sensory journey designed to surprise, delight, and challenge your perceptions. Each glass is a riddle, every aroma a clue, every sip a possible revelation.

Think you recognize a grape? A region? A style?
What if you’re wrong?
Forget preconceptions and tasting notes — this is all about raw intuition and pure discovery.

Expect velvety reds that whisper of limestone hills, bright and juicy profiles with alpine freshness, and bottles that offer freshness and charm… but nothing is revealed upfront.

Why join us?

  • To awaken your palate through an interactive tasting game

  • To test your wine knowledge — or simply enjoy the surprise

  • To share a relaxed and joyful moment with fellow wine lovers

Fresh and elegant, Domaine Altugnac Limoux Terres Amoureuses 2023 captures the cool-climate character of Limoux with vibrant fruit, crisp acidity, and refined balance — a perfect expression of the region’s unique

品種: シャルドネ 100%

アペラシオン: Limoux AOC – Languedoc-Roussillon
ヴィンテージ: 2023
スタイル: Dry white wine – vibrant and refined

ソムリエ・テイスティング・ノート

外観: Pale, bright yellow with greenish highlights, reflecting its youth and vibrancy. The clarity is crystalline, promising freshness.

Nose: Fresh and lifted, opening with aromas of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn) and citrus zest. Notes of green apple, pear, and white peach emerge, intertwined with subtle hints of almond and a chalky, wet-stone minerality.

Palate: The entry is crisp and precise, characteristic of Limoux’s cool-climate terroir. The wine displays pure, expressive fruit framed by a fine mineral edge. A silky yet taut texture carries lively acidity, leading to a long, saline, and citrus-inflected finish with excellent clarity.

ペアリング: Ideal with grilled sea bass, seafood risotto, goat cheese salad, or roast chicken with thyme and lemon.

提供温度: 10–12 °C
熟成ポテンシャル: 3〜5年

シャトー・グラン・バリルはモンターニュ・サン・テミリオンに位置し、有機農法に取り組んでいます。彼らのキュヴェ「ガイア」は、その哲学を体現するワインです。このオーガニック・ボルドーワインは、地域特有の粘土石灰岩と砂質土壌で育てられたメルロー種から造られており、そのバランスのとれたテロワールが、ワインに芳醇なアロマとエレガントな構造をもたらしています。

濃いルビーレッドの色合いを持ち、ワインの香りはスモーキーでトースティーなチェリーとローストコーヒーのノートで始まります。口に含むと、心地よくバランスが取れており、豊かなボリュームと、シルクのような滑らかな舌触りを持つ洗練されたアロマの持続性が感じられます。このエレガントなワインは、熟成にもすぐに楽しむのにも最適です。グリルした肉、ラム、鴨の胸肉、またはコンテ(Comté)のようなハードチーズと見事な相性を見せます。

品種: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
アペラシオン: Montagne-Saint-Émilion AOC – Bordeaux
ヴィンテージ: 2015
スタイル: Dry red wine – supple and elegant

 

ソムリエ・テイスティング・ノート

外観: Deep garnet with subtle brick reflections, showing graceful evolution. The core remains intense, framed by a lighter rim.

Nose: Refined and expressive, offering aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis, layered with notes of dried violets, cedar, and a touch of tobacco. As it opens, hints of leather, sweet spice, and earthy truffle emerge, reflecting bottle maturity.

Palate: Silky and harmonious on entry, with well-integrated tannins and a rounded structure. The mid-palate reveals generous dark fruit, supported by savoury notes and a gentle mineral freshness. The finish is long and persistent, with echoes of cocoa and spice.

ペアリング: Perfect with roast lamb, duck breast with red wine sauce, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses like Comté and Saint-Nectaire.

提供温度: 16–18 °C
熟成ポテンシャル: Drink now or within the next 5–7 years

カテゴリー Étiquette

Les Vignerons Parisiens Homa 2017 —— パリで醸造された100%シラーの赤ワイン。有機栽培のローヌ産ブドウを使用し、力強くスパイシーでエレガント。南フランスのテロワールを都会的に表現した一本です。

品種: 100% Syrah
アペラシオン: Vin de France (vinified in Paris)
ヴィンテージ: 2017
スタイル: Dry red wine – intense and elegant

ソムリエ・テイスティング・ノート

外観: Deep purple with garnet reflections, showing richness and concentration. The rim displays slight evolution, indicating maturity.

Nose: Expressive and complex, opening with aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, and violet. Layers of black pepper, garrigue herbs, and hints of smoked meat emerge, adding depth and a distinctive southern French character.

Palate: Full-bodied and structured, with ripe dark fruit supported by finely grained tannins. The mid-palate is spicy and savoury, balanced by fresh acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. The finish is long, persistent, and infused with peppery, herbal notes.

ペアリング: Excellent with grilled lamb, duck breast with black pepper sauce, ratatouille, or aged cheeses like Comté.

提供温度: 16–18 °C
熟成ポテンシャル: Drink now or within the next 5–7 years