Grenache Noir, Les Indigenes, Organic 2022

Country
France
Region
Languedoc
Producer
Artisans Partisans
Grape(s)
Grenache (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Diam
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The Languedoc is a vast region stretching across much of the south and Mediterranean with large volume of IGP wine within the distinct areas of l`Aude, Gard and Hérault and also well known appellations such as Minervois, Corbières, Pic Saint Loup and Fitou. It’s history dates back to the Greeks and Romans as well as monastaries in the Middle Ages. The Languedoc experiences Mediterranean climate with high levels of sunshine and warmth with low rainfall which are all favourable for grape growing. A wide range of grape varieties are grown including Syrah, Grenache and Carignan and the local variety piquepoul making a range of styles of red, white and rosé wines.

Producer

Artisans Partisans is located in the South of France, in the heart of the Cru Boutenac. Their history is rooted in the Bories family heritage and Château Ollieux Romanis. Artisans Partisans gathers 4 organically farmed estates, between Corbières and Limoux appellations. Their wines underline the ambition of modernity, creativity & winemaking experience. The wines are 100% organic and vinified with indigenous yeast without sulphites. Their core values are. respect for nature, sustainability of the vineyard, biodiversity and agroforestry.
Tasting Notes
A brilliant wine, full of juicy ripe red fruit with a more-ish quality. The juice was macerated on skins for 10 days for extraction of flavour and tannin and a silky smooth wine yet structured. This organic Grenache noir was left to spontaneously ferment in steel and had minimal intervention from the winemaker to ensure the more natural varietal expression, and influence of terroir as the grapes were on hillside terrain on red Mediterranean sandstone.
Food
Ideal with leg of lamb, roast veal with mushrooms, grilled beef or lightly matured cheeses.