Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres (2022)

Chateau de Rouanne is a historic Vinsobres estate anchored by a 12th‑century medieval castle on an ancient Roman site, now revitalized by Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme, who purchased it in 2019 after years of sourcing fruit from its 153 acres of vines. Nestled in the cooler northern reaches of the Southern Rhône—where the Alpine “Pontias” wind preserves freshness—Vinsobres is known for vibrant, Grenache‑driven reds, and Barruol’s inaugural 2018 vintage reflects his signature style: marrying the lift and energy of this cool‑climate terroir with the ripe, expressive character of the Rhône, awakening what he calls a “sleeping beauty” of the region.

Aromas of raspberry, violet, licorice, peony, black pepper, gingerbread, cinnamon, allspice, rhubarb compote, cedar, and warm spice. On the palate, round, smooth, with an astonishing salinity and great length.

Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre