Domaine Gramenon Côtes du Rhône La Mémé 2022
Domaine Gramenon
Old-vine Grenache from Montbrison, farmed biodynamically since before it was fashionable. Michèle Aubéry-Laurent's wines consistently punch above their appellation. La Mémé — named for her grandmother — is a generous, honest Southern Rhône red that captures the stony, wind-swept terroir without manipulation.
Nose
Crushed dark berries and fresh violets rise immediately, joined by a peppery, almost garrigue-like herbal quality. A subtle earthiness and a hint of cherry pit add seriousness beneath the fruit.
Palate
Generous and juicy, with ripe blackcurrant and cherry dominating the mid-palate. Fine-grained tannins provide structure without weight, and a mineral, stony quality emerges on the back palate. There's a brightness — almost citric — that keeps everything in motion.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering berry fruit and a dry, slightly peppery close.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- 100% Grenache
- Vineyards
- Old vines, Montbrison plateau, Côtes du Rhône
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs
Michèle Aubéry-Laurent has farmed these old Grenache vines biodynamically on the stony plateau of Montbrison since inheriting the domaine from her late husband Philippe Laurent in 1999.
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