Patrice Colin Pierre François Coteaux-du-Vendômois Rouge 2023

A Coteaux-du-Vendômois AOC red made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc, with a percentage of Pineau d'Aunis, a grape variety recovered by the Patrice Colin team. The grapes macerate and ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in steel containers for three weeks, then age for six months in wooden vats. It has a classic ruby colour. The nose is mainly fruity, with spicier touches from wood ageing. The palate is smooth and harmonious, with a silky mouthfeel from well-integrated tannins. It is best served slightly cooler than usual for a young red wine and pairs well with cured meats, chicken and turkey skewers.