La Grande Terre Eric Bouletin Vacqueyras 2020 Rhone Valley France

A blend of all Eric’s Vacqueyras younger vines as opposed to Les Restanques' old vines. The three varieties are destalked 100%, vinified separately and then blended before cuve ageing. It has a beautiful dark plum colour, with a fresh black cherry nose intermingled with violets, pine, ink, and smoke. On the palate there is vigour and depth balanced by a discreet minerality and a 'belle fraîcheur' despite the heat and concentration of the 2020 vintage.

Producer: Eric Bouletin, a micro estate of around 5Ha in Vacqueyras in the Southern Rhone, Jerome Bressy of Gourt de Mautens is a friend and neighbour in Rasteau. The lightest of touches is found with all his wines, that have a classical feel but a touch of brilliance.

Grapes: 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah (15% alc)

region: Vacqueyras, Rhone Valley