2023 Famille Brunier "Le Pigeoulet", VDP Vaucluse, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The name Le Pigeoulet is derived from the foothills of the noble La Crau plateau. The vineyard is divided into two parcels: 3 hectares on the left bank of the Rhne, 15 km north of Avignon; 7 hectares in the commune of Caromb (beneath Mont Ventoux). The blend assembles fruit from both the Ctes du Rhne and Ventoux appellations. Grapes are harvested by hand, de stemmed and then pressed gently by pneumatic press. Vinification occurs in

all classified "Grand Cru"

Many blocks usually found in the Estate Pinot Noirs are in this blend and

putting them far out of reach of any young winemakers

40-80 year old vines

a recent PhD graduate in economics

Vines grown in Ancient Lakes

nice and vibrant

According to Matthieu

Merlot and Syrah

physics (the structure of matter) and eschatology (the nature of Man)

it has had success in recent years

Finishes dry