Domaine Rimbert "Petit Cochon Bronzé"

This picture was taken in Jamestown, RI which was founded in 1678 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and transferred to Rhode Island in 1746. A fun local fact to share along with the beauty of Beavertail Lighthouse where this picture was taken.

This wine from Domaine Rimbert is located in the Languedoc, France region. It is part of the Jenny & Francois Selections who focus on organic, biodynamic and sustainable small producers and co-ops. The wine is a gorgeous copper salmon color and the label is adorable - “ Petit Cochon Bronzé” means Little Bronzed Pig. The vines are approximately 60% are 60 years old and 40% are 10 years old. The soils are schist which imparts a lovely minerality and freshness to the wine. The wine is made up of 80% Cinsault and 20% Syrah. The grapes harvested at their maximum ripeness and immediately destemmed. They are gently crushed and the juice is fermented with natural yeast. The skins are removed from the vats 36 hours after pressing, creating the lovely bronzer pink color.. The wine ferments in stainless steel tanks that are half-buried into the earth so that the temperature of the winery is naturally regulated. It undergoes a light filtering when bottled on site.

This wine has a creamy texture, crisp acidity full of raspberry, cherry, blood orange, minerals, daffodils and tingly pepper finish.

It’s a perfect pairing for grilled lamb kebabs with salsa verde or grilled chicken breast with Moroccan spices.