Presentation
Presentation
This organic wine was named after the restaurant in Gigondas. It’s made out of a blend of Grenache and Syrah.
The vintage
2011 is a vintage of contrasts. A very hot and dry Spring, the beginning of July quite rainy, followed by an Indian summer up to end of October. A considerable sorting, especially after grape stalking, allowed accomplishing a great vintage, particularly on the late varieties.
Location
As we elaborate our Rhône Valley Crus, some of the wines do not go into the final blend. They will therefore be used in L’Oustalet. They come from all southern Rhône Valley terroirs and each one contributes with its own characteristics to this wine.
Ageing
Hand picked, sorting of the harvest. Vinification in stainless steel during 8 days. Free-run wine is taken off. Pressurization. Blending of the different varieties after malolactic fermentation, ageing in stainless steel tanks. Bottling 6 months after harvest.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Syrah
Advice
Serving
18°C.
Tasting
Aspect : dark red. Nose : Red ripe fruit. Flavour: like the nose, very fruity.
Reviews
"This wins on its freshness and charm, an organically certified grenache with the juiciness of just-picked grapes and a restrained, natural feeling sweetness to the fruit."
"Screw cap. a full bodied, moderately rich, somewhat spicy wine, with plum, cassis, black peppercorn and spicy oak aromas/flavors. Has a hint of tannin on the finish. Excellent. Organically grown grapes."
"This is a perfect example of how the price/quality ratio often makes little sense when it comes to wine. This enticing example, made from certified organic grapes, has a medium-light body and elegant bright flavors with just a hint of that earthiness (some might say funkiness) that can be characteristic of wine from France's Rhône region.
It is fairly complex and has a surprisingly good length. L'Oustalet is a delicious accompaniment to informal foods such as burgers, pizza, pulled pork or pasta (I had it recently with pasta bolognese which was an unbeatable pairing). This tastes like a wine that might cost twice as much."
It is fairly complex and has a surprisingly good length. L'Oustalet is a delicious accompaniment to informal foods such as burgers, pizza, pulled pork or pasta (I had it recently with pasta bolognese which was an unbeatable pairing). This tastes like a wine that might cost twice as much."
