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2019 Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Visan “Orpiment”

Maxime François Laurent
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A glorious ruby robe with purplish glints prefaces this blend of old Grenache with some Syrah from the Visan subzone of the Côtes-du-Rhône. The nose follows with evocative scents of Provence: sun-ripened blackberries, lavender, black olive, garrigue...A dusting of earthy tannins gives this plump, generous red just enough texture and grip.

Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2019
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Country: France
Region: Southern Rhône
Producer: Maxime François Laurent
Winemaker: Maxime François Laurent
Vineyard: 1.3 ha, 60 years Grenache, 35 years Syrah
Soil: Clay, limestone
Farming: Biodynamic (certified)
Alcohol: 14.2%

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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