2023 Petit Rouge
PETIT ROUGE IN 7 WORDS
Fruity, Spicy, Herbaceous, Balanced, Friendly, Approachable, Versatile
WINEMAKING NOTES
The inspiration for Petit Rouge is to make a wine that adheres to the same exacting standards and level of care as the rest of the wines at Le Vieux Pin, yet at the same time is more accessible upon release. Made from the fruit of younger vines and vines pruned and cropped at less stringent levels, Petit Rouge offers a big bang for your buck.
2023 Petit Rouge consists of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah almost in equal parts. 2023 is a low-crop vintage with a long and warm growing season. 2023 Petit rouge is easily one of the very finest examples ever bottled and certainly in our eyes is the superior wine in the last half dozen vintages. The amazing 2017 comes to mind which just like the 2023 punches way above its weight. but it makes its presence known on both the nose and the palate with that unique herbaceous, spicy, black currant note. The palate is lively and harmonious and a great balance of fruit, tannin and acid makes this wine quite versatile and very food-friendly.
the key word here is a very strong quality-price ratio (QPR), a wine that can be comfortably opened on a Tuesday night without putting a dent in your wallet. In fact, 2023 Petit Rouge has nothing “petit” about it and is going to wow even the most seasoned wine drinkers. Production is down by a large margin, grab what you need and don’t tell us we didn’t give you a heads-up.
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This beauty goes well with so many different dishes. While it is perfectly fine to drink on its own, it is at the dinner table with food that this wine will shine brightly.
Meat-Based
Enjoy it with pork chops glazed with macerated red cherry sauce or with a pâté & charcuterie board.Plant-Based
Vegan enchiladas or a hearty ratatouille on brisk fall evenings are perfect companions too! -
2023 Petit Rouge Spec Sheet (PDF)
Spec sheets for other vintages
