A private label from Owen/Teck with the South of France in the glass
Tour de Soleil is not a classic family winery, but a private label of Mack & Schühle AG from Owen/Teck. The wines come from the south of France and cover white, rosé, and red. With the Tour de Soleil Biologique line, the company has expanded its French assortment with two wines from the Pays d'Oc, a rosé and a rouge. The grapes for these come 100 percent from organic farming. Both wines also carry a vegan seal.
South French joie de vivre, practically packaged
The brand focuses on a clear idea: France as a land of joie de vivre and food culture, translated into wines without frills. The motto on the brand page is C'est la vie. The wines are intended for garden parties, barbecues, and everyday dining.
The format fits this perfectly. The wines are available in a 3-liter bag-in-box, and the Biologique line in a 1-liter bottle with a screw cap. The bag-in-box can be used over a longer period after tapping and is lighter than a bottle of the same size. The white wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. This keeps fruit and freshness in the foreground.
Fruity, light, and made for the table
The Tour de Soleil Blanc is a dry cuvée of Colombard, Grenache Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc as a Vin de France. It has 11.5% vol. and a lean, light structure with fresh, balanced acidity. In the glass, there are white flowers, ripe citrus fruits, green apple, and a hint of peach nectar, plus stone fruit and herbs. It tastes good at 8 to 10 °C. Suitable companions are roasted poultry, seafood, fish, salads, or grilled dishes.
The Rouge is a South Frenchman with dark berry fruits, mocha, and Mediterranean herbs on the nose. On the palate, sour cherry, wild berry, and spicy notes are added. It goes well with pasta, hearty meat dishes, and grilled vegetables and is served at 14 to 16 °C. The Rosé complements the assortment as a third color. If you want to get to know the line, you will get wines for everyday life and for larger gatherings.
