From: Southern Rhône, France
Varietal: 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 15% Carignan, 15% Cinsault
Taste: Peppery herbs, plums, blackberries and earthy/loamy notes give way to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, beautifully textured wine. The notes of green pepper, plums, blackberries, and undergrowth give a fleshy, concentrated wine with a nice texture.
Pairing: A great accompaniment to a casual meal of grilled pork tenderloin, marinated either in honey dijon or balsamic vinegar and rosemary. You could also fancy it up with a pan-roasted duck with cherry and olives. I’d also love it with marinated artichoke pasta.
Nicolas Souchon, a young oenologist working at Clos St. Jean in Châteauneuf du Pape decided to embark on a side project: making wine of his own. His family’s vineyard lies on the opposite side of the Rhône, which made for an exciting challenge. He yielded about 20-25 hl/ha and practices the Lutte Raisonnée (sustainable) farming technique. With the help of Philippe Cambie, he introduced his first vintage, 2010, in 2012 to the American market.
