Matthieu Barret Vilain VDF 2021

100% Syrah

From the Ardeche, part of northern Rhône mostly known for the famous AOC wines of Cornas and St. Joseph.   Handpicked 50% of the grapes from the village of Roussas and 50% from the village of Eclassan. The process involves a great deal of care: maceration in steel tanks, racking and pressing, must settling, and 8 months of aging in concrete. The finished product exudes an aroma of cassis and black pepper. Its notes consist of spice, ripe black cherry, warm leather, herbaceous bramble, and a subtle hint of kombucha. Vilain has been compared to a Beaujolais because of its freshness and supple tannins despite having a little more heft as a solidly, medium-bodied red with a firm, dry finish.  12% ABV