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2017 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse “Le Pigeoulet” Rouge

Famille Brunier
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I’m not sure how the Bruniers produce Grenache with simultaneous pleasure, depth, power, finesse, and drinkability, but Pigeoulet is a great case in point. You will not find a better pound-for-pound value anywhere in southern France. The Brunier hallmarks of restraint, class, and typicity are all here in spades. In that way, their wines remind me of de Villaine’s wines in Burgundy.

Dixon Brooke


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2017
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 5% Cinsault
Appellation: Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Producer: Famille Brunier
Winemaker: Frédérick & Daniel Brunier
Vineyard: .5 ha
Soil: Clay, Limestone, scattered with galets roulés
Aging: Wine ages for 18 months in 50% cement tanks, 50% foudres
Farming: Organic (practicing)
Alcohol: 14%

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