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2022 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge “Le Pigeoulet”
Famille BrunierIf the Brunier family’s regal and structured Châteauneufs are best suited to a nice tablecloth, low lights, and ribeye or slow-cooked leg of lamb, their bright and juicy Pigeoulet is perfect right out of the ice bucket at your next backyard barbecue. Of course, it has that unmistakably spicy and rocky finish so evocative of the southern Rhône, but this is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.
—Tom Wolf
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 55% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 8% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre |
Appellation: | Vin de Pays de Vaucluse |
Country: | France |
Region: | Southern Rhône |
Producer: | Famille Brunier |
Winemaker: | Brunier Family |
Vineyard: | 25 years average, 10 ha |
Soil: | Clay with sandy alluvial deposits |
Aging: | Wine ages for 18 months in 50% cement tanks, 50% foudres |
Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
Alcohol: | 14.5% |
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About The Producer
Famille Brunier
Vignobles Brunier embodies the ensemble of the holdings by the Brunier family. Brothers Frédéric and Daniel are the fourth generation of their family to farm the land of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They have worked hard to solidify the legacy left by their father, Henri, and their great-grandfather, Hippolyte. In 1986, the family complemented their portfolio, offering more affordable cuvées that showcase the diversity of terroirs within their holdings. The “Pigeoulet” and “Mégaphone” are fresh, rich in fruit and easy to appreciate young. The red Châteauneuf “Piedlong”, sourced from the Piélong lieu-dit, is a profoundly mineral wine that balances elegance and purity with the muscle that is found in this great appellation.
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Kermit once said...
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