2015 Mas de Libian Vin de Petanque $12
Where: Ardèche, South Rhône Valley
Who: Thibon family (read their history, dating back to 1670 at http://www.masdelibian.com/)
What: 75% Grenache noir / 25 %: Syrah, Mourvedre, Counoise, and Vaccarèse
Tastes like: Refreshing summer red. Juicy without sweetness, light without being thin. Red and black fruit, delicious.
What to pair with: Charcuterie, pasta with tomatoes, light game
From the winemakers:
“Vin de Pétanque” (“Pétanque Wine”) : Sip while playing a lazy summer game of pétanque in the south of France, among other occasions!!!! It can also be served chilled for a lovely summer evening party! An easy-drinking wine, without pretense or snobbery: made for sharing with friends, bottle after bottle…
Varieties : Mostly Grenache (75%), with the remaining 25% a blend of Syrah, Mourvedre, Counoise, and Vaccarèse. Only from young vines under 25 years old.
Terroir : Clay-limestone soil with a mix of flat limestone rocks and round river stones on the surface and first layers of soil. Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, limited rainfall and a lot of wind.
Viticulture : Certified Organic and Biodynamic agriculture. Yield: 40 hl/ ha. Harvest is entirely by hand with a very careful selection in the vineyards.
Vinification : Traditional winemaking techniques, assemblage of varieties in tank. 100% de-stemmed. Light crushing. Temperature-regulated fermentations. Short time macerating in tank (about 5 days). Running-off by gravity. Pneumatically pressed. Malolactic fermentation in tank.
Tasting : To drink any time, any way, without hang-ups but always with joy! A fresh red wine to drink slightly chilled.
Pairing : For summer parties
Serving temperature : 14°C (57°F)
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