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2020 Ventoux Rouge “Mégaphone”
Famille Brunier
If you ever want to go way off the beaten path in the southern Rhône, far from the crowds, bike tours, and buses, take a stroll to the backcountry of Ventoux. Find your way to the village of La Roque-Alric for a glimpse of the laid-back, authentic Provence of the past. From there, head toward the neighboring village of Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron, where you will find the Bruniers’ “little piece of paradise,” as they call it, their small vineyard with quite the view that makes up the Mégaphone cuvée. This rouge is as fresh, herbal, colorful, and authentic as its vineyards environs.
—Chris Santini
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah |
Appellation: | Ventoux |
Country: | France |
Region: | Southern Rhône |
Producer: | Famille Brunier |
Winemaker: | Frédéric & Daniel Brunier |
Vineyard: | 25 years average, 2 ha |
Soil: | Rocky clay and sand |
Aging: | Aged in 50 hl foudres for 10 months |
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...

Kermit once said...
I want you to realize once and for all: Even the winemaker does not know what aging is going to do to a new vintage; Robert Parker does not know; I do not know. We all make educated (hopefully) guesses about what the future will bring, but guesses they are. And one of the pleasures of a wine cellar is the opportunity it provides for you to witness the evolution of your various selections. Living wines have ups and downs just as people do, periods of glory and dog days, too. If wine did not remind me of real life, I would not care about it so much.
Inspiring Thirst, page 171