Mas de Gourgonnier Les Baux-de-Provence Rouge, 2020

Grower: Mas De GourgonnierRegion: Provence, FranceGrape Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, CarignanViticulture: OrganicCategory: Red WineSize: 750ml bottle   From the rocky limestone soils of Provence, this cuvee celebrates the distinct character of Les Baux. A robust red with approachable tannic structure. Dark berries, plums, anise and a touch of Provençal garrigue.  Vineyards are surrounded by pine trees and the natural scrub (garrigue) of the south. Soils are a mix of decomposed granite and limestone, very rocky and dry. The estate makes its own compost (from cow/sheep manure) and plows between vineyard rows; beneficial herbs are planted to control pests and moderate vine growth. Hand-harvested. Grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed, and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged in a combination of tank and older French barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. The bottle used for this cuvée is a “Normandy” or Calvados bottle, origina