Simon Rouillard 'Apres La Pluie' Grolleau Noir Rouge 2023 750mL

FRANCE : LOIRE : ANJOU

ORGANIC : Grolleau Noir

LIGHT-BODIED, RED CHERRY, DARK PLUM, SAVORY, BRIGHT ACIDITY, NO OAK

One hundred percent old-vine Grolleau Noir, the Loire grape long written off as bulk-rosé filler and now the canvas for Anjou's natural set. Simon Rouillard farms two hectares by hand and set up on his own in 2019 after apprenticing across the Loire and Jura with the movement's reference names.

Fourteen days of whole-bunch maceration on native yeast, then tank-aged and bottled with no fining, no filtration, and no added sulfur. Expect a faint spritz on opening, barely-there tannins, and a savory snap behind the fruit. Serve it with a chill.

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