Paysan "P'tit Pape" Red Blend, 2022, 750ml

Description

57% Grenache, 34% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre, 3% Counoise. Picked at moderate sugars, fermented in several lots ranging from 0-50% whole cluster with native yeasts depending on the lot. Fermented to dryness on skins. Aged in predominantly concrete cask, neutral, and a handful of once and twice-used barrels and puncheons for 10 months. Racked off lees, blended and returned to the cooperage to marry for 5 months. No fining or filtration.

The nose begins with wet river rock and California chaparral combined with cherries and plum skin leading the way toward a meaty, teriyaki, black olive reminiscence. Composed on the palate, notes of white pepper and dried herbs - bay laurel and thyme, provide a complex complement to the fruit on the nose. A distinct umami soy/hoisin silkiness finishes with an understated balance and subtle minerality.