Colin Les Vignes d'Emilien 2024

Les Vignes d'Émilien is a red wine from Colin in the Loire, made from very old Pineau d'Aunis vines planted in the 1920s on clay and flint soils. The winemaking is light-handed. The grapes go through a long maceration in both tank and barrel, followed by about ten months of ageing in 500-litre foudres, which keeps the delicacy of the grape while adding depth and a gentle structure. The nose combines red fruit, griotte cherry and dark berries with the peppery, spicy notes typical of Pineau d'Aunis. The palate is balanced and supple, with fine tannins and a natural freshness that carries into a harmonious finish of spice and fresh fruit.