{"product_id":"balazu-des-vaussieres-flamboyant-2019","title":"Cuvée Flamboyant 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"wf-wine-info\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalazu des Vaussières\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Rhône, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic; biodynamic practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"wf-wine-abstract\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbstract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark fruit, spice, earth\u003cbr\u003eA patient-aged southern Rhône blend with generous fruit and a savoury, herbal finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian and Nadia Charmasson farm Balazu des Vaussières in the southern Rhône. They work organically and make their wines with minimal intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrenache, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe southern Rhône has a varied geological landscape of clay, limestone and alluvial terraces. Mediterranean summers bring concentrated fruit, with the mistral drying the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalazu 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Freedom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59342843478390,"sku":"BLZ001L","price":33.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/2556\/0124\/files\/flamboyant-2026-11-13-label-lighting.png?v=1794578336","url":"https:\/\/winefreedom.co.uk\/products\/balazu-des-vaussieres-flamboyant-2019","provider":"Wine Freedom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}