Julien Mus Domaine de la Graveirette Côtes du Rhône 2024

ProducerDomaine de la Graveirette (Julien Mus)RegionCôtes du Rhône, FranceGrapeGrenache, Syrah, MourvèdreFarmingBiodynamic

AbstractBerry fruit, herbs, balanced warmth

Winemaker
Julien Mus took his family's vineyard work in a new direction when he began making wine rather than selling all the fruit to the cooperative. Biodynamics now shapes Domaine de la Graveirette's farming.

Wine
The 2024 Côtes du Rhône puts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre into a traditional regional blend. Berry fruit, dried herbs and balanced southern warmth. The tannin gives a useful outline without making the wine feel formal. Open with lamb, a bean casserole or grilled vegetables, and allow a little air before the meal.

Origin
Bédarrides and Courthézon lie close to Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône. Alluvial terraces, clay and stony vineyard ground form the wider landscape. Mediterranean warmth develops ripe fruit, with the mistral and vineyard exposure influencing the pace of ripening.