Valérie Courreges Le Vent dans les Voiles Rouge

Valérie Courreges Le Vent dans les Voiles Rouge is a vibrant, terroir-driven red from Valérie Courrèges in Provence, crafted from roughly equal parts Grenache and Syrah on clay-limestone soils that are in conversion to organic farming. The grapes are mostly de-stemmed but uncrushed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in small concrete vats, then aged on lees in concrete and grès (earthenware) jars with no filtration or fining, preserving purity of fruit and freshness.

In the glass it shows deep ruby-red colour with notes of black cherry, bramble and raspberry, layered with fine spice, pepper and a hint of liquorice. The palate is supple and balanced with juicy red and dark fruit, elegant, silky tannins and a harmonious freshness, finishing long with gentle spice and fruit persistence, a lively, expressive Provence red that reflects the energy of its terroir.