2023 Maison Familiale 'Pierre et Papa' Vin Extraordinaire, Pays d'Oc, France
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70% Carignan, 30% Grenache.
This wine was inspired by the fanciful tales of Pierre Renard and his father. Pierre et Papa is a compact range of high quality whites, reds and rosés made from grapes sourced throughout Southern France. Sourced from approximately 40 year old vines planted at around 5000 vines per hectare on selected plots across the Pays d'Herault region. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed and divided into two lots. One undergoes the modern process of hot skin contact maceration. After that, the juice goes through cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. This procedure is carried out in order to extract and enhance the varietal’s aromatic qualities. The other lot is fermented traditionally on their skins for about ten days adding structure to the wine. At the end of the winemaking process both the modern and the traditional section are blended to a youthful and easy drinking wine.
Beautiful flavors of red berries like raspberry and cassis, amplified with slightly minty notes and a touch of spice. Smooth, round and full bodied on the fruity palate and some spicy notes in the finish.