Nouvelle Vague Rouge 2022

Don’t get fooled by its rich and deep nose of Bayonne ham, dried cranberry, bruised strawberry, salty and baking spices, Nouvelle Vague Rouge is a light, fresh and balanced wine that will take you instantly in the French Pyrénées. On the palate, the attack is straight on fresh cranberry and tobacco leaves. Then the tannins are gently getting on stage to give the wine a delicate mouthfeel while not drying your entire mouth like some young reds can sometimes. The finish reveals a long notes of red fruits which are enhanced by a zing of salt. Imagine a pepperoni pizza, BBQ chicken or a charcuterie plate with this 💦💦💦

Drink right after the opening but the wine will definitely be more expressive after 5 minutes in the glass. Last note. This wine is a great case study for students who want to break a Carignan down 🎓

Region: Roussillon
Grape: 60% Carignan, Grenache 30%, Mourvèdre 10%
Alcohol: 12%
Total SO2:  traces mg/L
Temperature Service: 10/12 °C.
For: 🥩 🔥🍖☀️🍕 🌮🍝

Tech facts: NVR is a blend of Carignan coming from 3 different plots, Olby (north), La Berne (South), La Serre (West). The Mourvèdre comes from the plot of La Serre. Short and mixed macerations (traditional and carbonique en feuillets). Vinification in concrete vats and partial barriques ageing (30%) on its lees without stirring for 6 months. No herbicides, no mineral fertilisation, no pesticides.
Bottled without fining and filtration. No added sulfites.