Cuvée Flamboyant 2019

ProducerBalazu des VaussièresRegionSouthern Rhône, FranceGrapeGrenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, CinsaultFarmingOrganic; biodynamic practicesVintage2019Bottle75cl

AbstractDark fruit, spice, earth
A patient-aged southern Rhône blend with generous fruit and a savoury, herbal finish.

Winemaker
Christian and Nadia Charmasson farm Balazu des Vaussières in the southern Rhône. They work organically and make their wines with minimal intervention.

Their approach extends from careful vineyard work to patient ageing in the cellar. Wines are given time before release, allowing the fruit and structure to settle together without additions.

Wine
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault come together in this medium-to-full-bodied red. The 2019 spent three years in tank, followed by a further rest before release.

Forest fruits meet tobacco, liquorice and earthy spice. The long maturation gives the wine a settled feel while retaining its southern warmth. Serve with slow-cooked lamb, mushrooms or a rich vegetable braise.

Origin
The southern Rhône has a varied geological landscape of clay, limestone and alluvial terraces. Mediterranean summers bring concentrated fruit, with the mistral drying the vineyards.

Balazu des Vaussières works around Tavel, where the warmth of the growing season and the character of southern grape varieties shape the wines. The estate’s hands-on farming and unhurried cellar work provide the link between this landscape and the bottle.