Domaine Rimbert Cousin Oscar (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
NV
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Country
France
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Region
Languedoc Roussillon
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Sub-Region
St. Chinian
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Grape
CinsaultPinot Noir
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
12%
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Food Pairing
CharcuterieChickenMezze
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Vegan Friendly
Yes
Jean-Marie Rimbert, a native of Provence, arrived in the Languedoc nearly twenty-five years ago and managed the vineyards at Château de Flaugergues for five years until he saved up enough money to purchase his first parcels of gnarled ancient vine Carignan that had been nurtured in schist-laden soils for the better part of the last century. Today, Jean-Marie has 20 hectares spread amongst 40 diverse parcels each with different soil compositions and expositions. Berlou has the highest elevation in all of the St. Chinian AOC and is the only place in the region that possesses schist rich soils. From the beginning, his objective was to cultivate vineyards with the utmost respect for the environment and his wines reflect all of the natural beauty, depth and flavor originating from those vines. The wines Jean-Marie crafts are a passionate testament to this region’s multi-dimensionality and ever-expanding potential.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, bright, red fruit and violets. On the palate, that red fruit carries through- think raspberry and cherry, with added lively acidity. Pair with charcuterie, chicken, or mezze.
Method
Made from a blend of Cinsault (organic estate-grown) and Pinot Noir (purchased sustainable grapes), the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed, and undergo a gentle maceration of the grapes without remontage, for only three days in order to get only a very little extraction. The wine is spontaneously fermented and then aged in tanks, lightly filtered and fined, and bottled the following spring with a little addition of sulfur.
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