COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan
PRODUCER
Les Vignerons d'Estézargues
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Carambouille is a vibrant, natural red wine produced by Les Vignerons d'Estézargues, a pioneering cooperative located in the Southern Rhône valley of France. Established in 1965, this co-op broke the mold in 1995 by vinifying grapes from each member's vineyard separately and adopting a strict natural winemaking philosophy. Carambouille represents the epitome of a 'vin de soif'—an incredibly drinkable, fresh, and fruit-forward red that showcases the unique terroir of the Gard region without the heavy extraction often associated with the Southern Rhône.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
13-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Les Vignerons d'Estézargues was one of the very first cooperative cellars in France to go completely natural.
Fact 02
The name 'Carambouille' is a French slang term historically referring to a type of swindle or shady business, used here with playful irony.
Fact 03
Each grower in the Estézargues cooperative practices organic or sustainable farming, a rarity for large-scale co-ops.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are grown sustainably and harvested by hand. In the cellar, the winemaking follows a minimalist approach. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only native yeasts, often utilizing semi-carbonic maceration to emphasize bright fruit flavors and soft tannins. No sulfur is added during vinification, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural energy and raw character.
