Lionel BRENIER Villard Noir 2022 Vin de France (Drôme Nord) 75cl Red

Grape variety: 100% Villard Noir; a hybrid created in Saint-Vallier (Drôme) after the phylloxera crisis, highly resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew, with 70-year-old vines.

Terroir: Sandy-silty soil with rolled pebbles in Épinouze.

Winemaking / Aging: Partial destemming, concrete vat maceration lasting 15 to 20 days, pressing with a traditional old vertical screw press with a wooden cage, as in the past; aged for 12 months in old barrels.

Tasting notes: A wine that unfurls layers of tangy fruit; silky tannins and freshness as its backbone give it remarkable drinkability.

🍷 Serving temperature: 16°C, with light decanting for about 30 minutes

The Domaine Lionel Brenier is located in Épinouze in the Drôme des Collines, in the northern part of the department. The climate is similar to that of Crozes-Hermitage: temperate and well-ventilated. The northern wind helps keep the vines healthy. Winters are cold, while summers can be very hot. The estate covers a total of 4.08 hectares across different plots.