COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Grenache, Pinot, Syrah, Marselan, Merlot, Roussanne
PRODUCER
La Mongestine
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bob Rouge by La Mongestine is a natural red wine from Provence, France, produced by Céline and Harry Gozlan. The estate, located in Artigues at a high altitude of 450 meters, benefits from a cooler microclimate ideal for cultivating a diverse range of grapes. The wine is a Vin de France, allowing for creative blending. The 2024 vintage includes Grenache, Pinot, Syrah, Marselan, Merlot, and Roussanne. La Mongestine is committed to organic and biodynamic farming, aiming to create lively wines that reflect their unique terroir with minimal intervention. Bob Rouge is designed as an approachable, fruit-forward red, often described as a 'vin de soif' or 'glouglou', emphasizing immediate enjoyment and drinkability.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is often called a 'vin de soif' or 'glouglou' – meaning it's made for pure drinking pleasure.
Fact 02
La Mongestine is certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter).
Fact 03
The high-altitude vineyards create a cooler microclimate than typical for Provence.
Fact 04
Bottled without fining or filtration for maximum natural expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Bob Rouge is crafted using natural winemaking techniques at La Mongestine. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using only native yeasts. Some varieties, like Grenache, undergo carbonic maceration for 8 days to enhance fruitiness and texture, while others might see a short maceration. The wine is aged in concrete tanks, deliberately avoiding oak to preserve its natural character. It is bottled without fining or filtration, resulting in a wine that is a pure expression of its terroir and the minimal intervention philosophy of the winemakers. The estate holds both organic and biodynamic certifications.
