2019 Francoise Roumieux, Côtes du Rhône, France
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60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah
Françoise Roumieux is the 5th generation of winemakers at the prestigious Mayard family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Françoise has emerged as one of the appellation's most forward-thinking figures. She’s a leader in regenerative, no-till farming, and of the winemaking community that forms the lifeblood of the Southern Rhône.
Like all great leaders, Françoise thinks about others as much as herself. That’s how she came to her role as president of the Femmes Vignes Rhône—a tight-knit consortium of the Rhône Valley’s leading female winemakers—and in 2016, she created a micro-negociant to highlight the contributions of the group. This negociant project, under her own name, utilizes grapes from friends and neighbors who share her passion for respectful environmental farming practices. With native yeast fermentation and longer than average aging, it is a hidden gem to be sure.
The 2019 blend features grapes from the sandy, alluvial soils in Saint Gervais and Domazan, where Françoise sources from sites that meet her exacting organic standards. When you open a bottle of F/R Côtes du Rhône, what stands out for this classic category is the depth of savory complexity and dark powerful fruit. From the usual suspects, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, the compelling aromatics and flavors immediately grab your attention and signal, this is a special wine.