COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Syrah
PRODUCER
Martin Texier
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vigne De La Carrière is a 2023 red wine from Martin Texier, produced in the unique Brézème appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley, France. This 100% Syrah is a testament to the distinctive limestone-rich terroir of Brézème, a small but historically significant wine region. Martin Texier, following in the footsteps of his father Eric Texier, is committed to organic farming and low-intervention winemaking, aiming to capture the pure essence of the vineyard. His approach blends traditional methods with a modern focus on sustainability and natural practices, resulting in wines that are a direct reflection of their origin.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brézème is one of the smallest appellations in the Northern Rhône, often overshadowed but historically important.
Fact 02
Martin Texier's winemaking philosophy is deeply rooted in organic and regenerative agriculture.
Fact 03
The wine is made from 100% Syrah, a signature grape of the Northern Rhône.
Fact 04
Bottled without fining or filtration for maximum expression of terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Vigne De La Carrière is crafted using 100% Syrah grapes from Brézème. The winemaking process begins with hand-harvested fruit, followed by spontaneous fermentation utilizing indigenous yeasts. Martin Texier often employs a mix of techniques, potentially including partial whole-cluster fermentation and a period of carbonic maceration before foot-crushing. Post-fermentation, the wine is typically aged in concrete tanks to maintain its purity and freshness. It is then bottled without fining or filtration, with only a minimal addition of sulfur if deemed absolutely necessary, embodying a low-intervention philosophy.
