Mon Petit Chou 2022, Coquelicot Estate

In the glass, Mon Petit Chou is a vivid ruby, and the aromatics jump out with an immediate sense of brightness. Fresh red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry set the tone, joined by floral notes of violets and dried rose petal. With a little air, the nose deepens into darker fruit tones—plum and blackberry—layered with savory edges of tobacco leaf, dried herbs, and a faint whisper of graphite. There’s a playful energy here, the kind of lift that keeps you coming back to the glass. On the palate, the wine opens with a lively, almost electric burst of acidity that makes the fruit feel mouthwatering and crisp. The mid-palate broadens into a juicy core of ripe plum and brambly berry, supple and generous without being heavy. As it trails off, structure begins to assert itself: fine-grained tannins and a subtle mineral edge give the finish grip and definition, ensuring the wine feels complete and balanced. It’s a red that marries charm and precision—bright and juicy at first, then steadil