Cotes du Rhone Village Cuvee Sabrine 2022,4332 (Andre Brunel)

Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years. It can benefit from decanting. The Domaine André Brunel is one of the oldest in the region with 21 hectares, complemented by plots in two other appellations: in Côtes du Rhône (for 40 hectares) and in Vin de Pays de Vaucluse (for 30 hectares). The entire estate was registered with the Les Cailloux trademark immediately after the Second World War, referring to one of the twelve plots of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, that of Farguerol with its typical ground covered with rolled pebbles. After the death of Andre Brunel, the company is managed aby his son Fabrice. The wine is produced with Grenache grapes that are vinified in purity and come mainly from a single plot located just north of Orange. The vineyard, with 50 year old vines, was named Sabrine in honor of the previous owner's daughter and Andre Brunel has kept this tradition. Cuvee Sabrine reflects the complexity and power coming from the terroir but also freshness and elegance due to the careful handling of the grapes in the cellar and the sober use of oak. This is a solid Cotes du Rhone, with intense aromas of plum, blackberry, black cherry, hints of leather and smoky notes. In the mouth, it is dry and acidic with a perfectly balanced body and elegant tannins. It is extremely food friendly: try it with lamb or beef.