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Vin de France Les Grands Chemins Roucas Toumba 2023
14%
0.75L
Intensity
A vibrant southern red of true character, combining generous fruit, mineral freshness and layered aromatic depth.
More infoThis wine, classified as a Vin de France, is produced in the southern Rhône Valley, an iconic winegrowing region in the south of France. It is a careful blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 10% Syrah. The vines grow on clay-limestone slopes strewn with rolled pebbles and sands, typical of the region’s Villafranchian terraces. Harvesting is done by hand, with rigorous sorting carried out directly in each parcel. Fermentation is spontaneous, occurring in concrete vats with native yeasts naturally present on the grape skins, with a long maceration period of around three weeks. Ageing follows in foudres (large wooden tuns) and demi-muids that have already housed several wines, for 12–15 months on fine lees, with minimal racking.
In the glass, the wine reveals a deep red hue with purplish glints. The nose is expressive and elegant, offering generous aromas of ripe black fruit lifted by notes of sweet spice, dried herbs, black olive and a touch of smoke. On the palate, a rich, fleshy yet fresh attack reveals velvety tannins, with a delightful natural acidity bringing liveliness and balance.
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Vin de France Les Grands Chemins Roucas Toumba 2023
The wine
This wine, classified as a Vin de France, is produced in the southern Rhône Valley, an iconic winegrowing region in the south of France. It is a careful blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Carignan and 10% Syrah. The vines grow on clay-limestone slopes strewn with rolled pebbles and sands, typical of the region’s Villafranchian terraces. Harvesting is done by hand, with rigorous sorting carried out directly in each parcel. Fermentation is spontaneous, occurring in concrete vats with native yeasts naturally present on the grape skins, with a long maceration period of around three weeks. Ageing follows in foudres (large wooden tuns) and demi-muids that have already housed several wines, for 12–15 months on fine lees, with minimal racking.
In the glass, the wine reveals a deep red hue with purplish glints. The nose is expressive and elegant, offering generous aromas of ripe black fruit lifted by notes of sweet spice, dried herbs, black olive and a touch of smoke. On the palate, a rich, fleshy yet fresh attack reveals velvety tannins, with a delightful natural acidity bringing liveliness and balance.
About the Producer Roucas Toumba
Domaine Roucas Toumba takes its name from the old Provençal for "fallen rock" or "rocher tombé", which is what this area was known as in the 19th century. The choice reflects Eric Bouletin's attachment to his roots; his surname can be traced back to 1580 in this village. Eric used to send his grapes to the cooperative in Vacqueyras but in 2006, he decided to make his own wine. Today, he toils in the 4-hectare estate alongside his wife Junko, a Japanese sommelier.
The majority of the vineyard is planted with 80-year-old Grenache vines, protected from the Mistral by the surrounding cypress, almond and olive trees. He also grows Syrah and Mourvèdre, and some white grape varieties that are introduced in very low quantities to refine the wines. The estate holds organic certification and the vineyard is cultivated with utmost respect for the land, meaning no herbicides or chemical fertilisers. The wines are vinified in wooden barrels and are deep, mineral and pure.
