Clos Fantine Cuvée Courtiol Faugères 2022Mourvdre from Faugres, Languedoc Roussillon, France; all concrete; full bodied and dry, deep and dark with notes of blackberry, cherry licorice, black plum, honeysuckle, violets, cocoa nib, and spice, with medium plus acidity and big, angular, dry tannins on the finish. Organic and no added SO2, so drink it up the same day that you open it!

It’s a simple match

Sustainable with some biodynamic practices

and the winery was installed in an old house built by the family in the 18th centurty

light to medium bodied and dry

Rhône Valley

with balanced sweetness

and baking spice (we got eggnog vibes)

hints of flowers and spice

David ferments with wild yeasts

stylistically they tend to be lighter in body and easy-drinking

baked almond

charcuterie