COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Roussanne
PRODUCER
Éric Texier
REGION
Northern Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Brézème 2020 Roussanne is a white wine from the Northern Rhône, specifically from the Brézème appellation, which Éric Texier has played a significant role in reviving. This wine is made from 100% Roussanne grapes grown on old vines, some planted as early as 1936, on south-facing slopes with limestone-rich clay soils. Éric Texier's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, organic farming practices, and the use of neutral vessels to allow the grapes and the Brézème terroir to express themselves fully. Production volumes are typically small, making this a sought-after wine.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Texier uses native yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 02
Vines for this cuvée were planted as early as 1936.
Fact 03
Production is typically very small, often under 100 cases.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Roussanne grapes are direct-pressed, and fermentation is initiated spontaneously using indigenous yeasts, often without the addition of sulfur. Aging takes place in neutral vessels such as terracotta amphorae or old barrels, eschewing new oak to maintain the purity of the fruit and terroir. Malolactic fermentation may occur. The wine is typically bottled without fining or filtration, with minimal or no added sulfur, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention.
