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2016 Côtes-du-Rhône “L’O de Joncier”

Domaine du Joncier
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Here is a biodynamic young Grenache made for drinking, not thinking. Vigneronne Marine Roussel picks the fruit early and treats it gently for minimal extraction and maximal quaff factor—in this case, dangerously high. The reasonable alcohol and juicy, spice-tinged fruit mean you should serve it slightly chilled, any time of day.

Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: 98% Grenache, 2% Cinsault
Appellation: Lirac
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Producer: Domaine du Joncier
Winemaker: Marine Roussel
Soil: Alluvial soils with large galets roulés
Aging: Harvested before the other reds and has the shortest fermentation time—10 days, wines are aged for 18 months in underground, gravity-fed cuves
Farming: Organic (certified)
Alcohol: 13.5%

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Sampling wine out of the barrel.

When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:

1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.

Inspiring Thirst, page 174