Domaine Gramenon Côtes du Rhône La Sierra du Sud 2022
Domaine Gramenon
Gramenon's La Sierra du Sud is a benchmark for what natural, biodynamic Rhône winemaking can achieve — purity of fruit without artifice. Michèle Aubéry-Laurent farms old-vine Grenache with obsessive care, and the wine reflects that direct connection between hand and vine. A serious Côtes du Rhône that overdelivers.
Nose
Bright cherry and crushed blackcurrant lead, backed by violet and a touch of garrigue herbs. A subtle earthy quality and a hint of black pepper add depth beneath the fruit.
Palate
Juicy and medium-bodied with fresh cherry fruit dominating. A gentle tannic structure provides shape without gripping. Mid-palate brings a floral rose quality and a subtle green herb note. The whole-cluster component adds a faint spice and lift.
Finish
Medium with lingering cherry, a whisper of cedar, and clean fruit acidity.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- 100% Grenache
- Vineyards
- Old-vine parcels, Montbrison-sur-Lez
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Lamb merguez sausages with roasted eggplant
Michèle Aubéry-Laurent tends old-vine Grenache on windswept terraces near Montbrison-sur-Lez in the northern Côtes du Rhône, farming biodynamically with hand harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and minimal sulfur addition.
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