Les Cretes

La Sabla is made from Barbera and the two autochthonous red grape varieties Fumin and Petit Rouge. Dark violet colour, very full of character on the palate with soft tannin and animating acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Just 6,000 bottles are produced each year of this extremely delicious and complex rosato made from Pinot Nero and the autochthonous grape variety Petit Rouge from vineyards in the communes of Aymavilles and Gressan. The grapes from these mainly south-facing sites have always been normally destined exclusively for the production of the famous Torrette.

Brilliant, pale old pink. Delicate, floral and fruity on the nose with distinct notes of strawberry and redcurrant. Fresh and taut on the palate with notes of white peach, a fine structure, mineral acidity and a fresh, spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium ruby, intensely smoky spice on the nose, delicate caramel, light orange note. Elegant texture on the palate, characterised by a fresh breed, sour cherries and red berries in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"This red evokes juicy marasca cherry flavor, shaded by smoke and spice. Nimble and vibrant, with a silky texture and lingering, stony finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2020 Pinot Nero is such a pretty and finessed varietal expression that mixes alpine herbs with wild strawberries and crushed rocks. It’s elegant with silky textures that usher in masses of lavender-tinged black cherries and spices, as juicy acidity maintains fantastic balance. The 2020 leaves a coating of fruit concentration along with sweet tannins that add a gentle grip, promising a steady evolution. That said, there is no harm in drinking this today." Vinous

A racy, forward and extremely complex Chardonnay. The multi-layered bouquet of meadow flowers, grapefruit and butter is in full harmony with the pleasantly spicy taste with good acidity and fresh length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Chardonnay blends smoky crushed stone with sweet apple and white flowers to create a truly inviting bouquet. It soothes the palate with cooling acidity and mineral tones while showcasing ripe orchard fruits and pretty inner florals. Hints of chamomile and Asian pear linger as this finishes crisp and refreshing." Vinous

Well proportioned, highly elegant red whose fresh bouquet is reminiscent of raspberries, wild strawberries and peppers. On the palate, a highly interesting fruit and silky tannins on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for this fresh and very complex Pinot Grigio come from a single vineyard at an altitude of approx. 700m with a western exposure; only 3,200 bottles are bottled each year. This Pinot Grigio reflects both the alpine terroir and the clear varietal identity. Bright straw yellow, floral nose of lime, hawthorn and herbs. Firm, fresh on the palate with harmonious, tasty notes of apple and pear, then a mineral vein in the long, balanced finish. SUPERIORE.DE

On the nose, ripe dark fruits, sweet spices and toasted oak. On the full palate, the character, terroir and elegance of the Les Cretes style are on full display, especially in the refined way tannins and fruit form a symbiosis. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Syrah Las Tour really holds your attention firm with its dark and spicy bouquet, as hints of clove and smoke give way to red currants and dusty rose. Its silky textures coast along a contrasting core of saline-minerals, leaving pepper-tinged wild berries and supple tannins in their wake. While lightly-structured, there’s already so much pleasure to be found here, as the 2019 fades with nuances of bitter blackberry." Vinous

Fumin with a great aroma of red fruits, black pepper and tobacco, dark fruity on the palate, very well structured and with a persistent balsamic finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Fumin embodies the soul of alpine wine, with a peppery array of sage, rosemary and mint giving way to rose petals and hints of camphor. It’s finessed yet full of life, cascading citrus-tinged red berries across a core of minerals and vibrant acidity. The 2019 finishes remarkably clean yet perfumed, with a lingering tension of sour berries. What a darling, but it will be best enjoyed served alongside a meal." Vinous

The second white top wine of the family farm and single-varietal Petite Arvine: Bright light yellow with an elegant, floral-mineral bouquet and notes of ripe apples and apricots. Clear, balanced taste, refined body and harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw-yellow. Captivating aromas of lemon drop, yellow apple, balsamic oils, honeysuckle and anise. The palate offers lovely purity of fruit and a pliant texture, with luscious flavors of ripe orchard fruit and minty herbs. Nicely floral on the long finish. The high acidity showcases why Les Cretes decided to try their hand at making a brand-new sparkling wine with the Petite Arvine grape. This wine is made from 12-year-old vines planted near Arnad-Montjovet and is aged in stainless steel only." Vinous

"Dried flowers, lemon curd, peaches and toasted almonds on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity. Concentrated with creamy layers of ripe fruit and a gently saline finish." James Suckling

"This Petite Arvine is light and crisp, but it also delivers a glossy or viscous side with some of the thickness and flavors of well-ripened grape skins. The bouquet opens to orchard fruit and nectarine, and there is a musky quality that adds an extra layer of shading or depth. This white would do well with lobster or shellfish." Robert Parker

Neblù is an elegant spumante vinified in the traditional method of bottle fermentation from the autochthonous red grape variety Bacca nera with a small portion of Neblu (autochthonous variety of Bacca nera). Fruity nose of cherry, redcurrant and small red fruits. In the glass with delicate pink reflections, fresh fruity fragrance, on the palate with fine delicate perlage, smooth, fine and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

Chardonnay Cuvée Bois - a white celebrated year after year with an elegant bouquet of citrus fruits, butter and vanilla. The taste, supported by good acidity and minerality, is captivating. SUPERIORE.DE