Les Vignes Oubliées - Terrasses du Larzac - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

Predominantly Grenache, the 2022 red Terrasses du Larzac is a masterful wine, filled with ripe fruit, velvety tannins, and great freshness, all supported by perfectly balanced aging. Its precision is impeccable, with flavors of blackberries and spices lingering beautifully. This remarkable bottle once again outshines many of its peers in this vintage. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested with partial de-stemming, vatting for 15 to 20 days. Aged in demi-muids and foudre for 12 months in a natural cave.

Color:

Intense red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Very pure, with lovely floral notes of Baccara rose and well-integrated, restrained ageing.

Palate:

Full-bodied and dense, with fine, velvety tannins, a juicy, elegant structure and a subtly woody, perfectly integrated finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb kebab with herbs, lamb shoulder confit, duck breast, chicken paprika, grilled entrecôte, grilled red meats or red meats in sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Guided by Olivier Jullien (Mas Jullien), Jean-Baptiste Granier has been crafting exceptional wines for over 15 years in Terrasses du Larzac at his estate, Les Vignes Oubliées. His high-altitude parcels in the Saint-Privat area, set on schist and sandstone, produce outstanding grapes; the resulting wines are astonishing in both power and elegance.

These pure and profound cuvées, produced in small quantities, are cherished by the most discerning enthusiasts and have been awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide.