COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
REMI POUIZIN
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Pious Côtes du Rhône by Rémi Pouizin is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, specifically the Côtes du Rhône AOC. Produced by Rémi Pouizin, the wine is primarily a blend of Grenache and Syrah. The estate, located around Visan, has a long history of viticulture, with the family cultivating vines since 1922. Rémi Pouizin is known for his commitment to natural winemaking, employing organic and biodynamic farming practices. The vineyard soils vary, including stony ground with red clay and pudding stones, as well as sandstone and garrigue-strewn soils. The 2023 vintage was marked by favorable weather conditions that supported grape maturity.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has practiced organic farming since the 1960s.
Fact 02
Demeter accredited for biodynamic practices.
Fact 03
Vines are located around Visan in the Southern Rhône.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking is a core philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Les Pious Côtes du Rhône begins with complete destemming of the grapes. Fermentation is carried out in concrete tanks utilizing indigenous yeasts at low temperatures, a technique chosen to preserve aromatic complexity. The vinification process is gentle to maintain the integrity of the fruit. Following fermentation, the wine ages for 6 to 8 months in concrete tanks. The producer employs organic and biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing minimal intervention throughout the winemaking journey.
