COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Merlot
PRODUCER
André Brunel
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Petit Tracteur is a red wine from Domaine André Brunel, classified as Vin de France. Grapes are sourced from the Rhône and Provence regions of France, specifically from vineyards north of Orange. The wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Merlot, produced from vines averaging 35 years of age on a clay-limestone subsoil. The estate has a long history, with the Brunel family involved in winemaking since the 17th century. Current winemaker Fabrice Brunel emphasizes creating wines that are easy to drink and approachable. The wine is designed to offer immediate pleasure and is considered a 'wine for friends'.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Petit Tracteur' evokes a sense of simplicity and hard work in the vineyard.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from vines averaging 35 years old.
Fact 03
Yields are intentionally kept low at 45 hl/ha for concentrated fruit.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Petit Tracteur is vinified with a focus on preserving fruit freshness. Fermentation occurs in concrete vats, a technique that avoids oak influence and highlights the wine's primary fruit characteristics. The wine is subsequently aged in concrete vats. Harvesting is primarily conducted manually. The estate's approach emphasizes low yields, with this cuvée coming from vines averaging 35 years old and a yield of 45 hl/ha. Sustainability is also a noted practice for the estate.
