Les Pins 2020

Wine description for Les Pins 2020 from Closerie Saint Roc

Colour & Appearance

Luminous garnet red with a transparent character – a wine that reveals its origin and character from the moment you look at the glass.

Nose

Remarkably cool and precise: red and black berries meet crème de cassis, never becoming opulent. Beneath this, mineral notes of stone, dry wood and a hint of autumn leaves – an aromatic complexity that combines restraint with depth.

Palate

Here the true elegance emerges: juicy berry fruit is carried by a vibrant, crisp acidity that gives the wine tension and freshness. The chalky tannins provide structure without dominating. At just 12% alcohol, the wine remains transparent and highly drinkable – a Bordeaux that prioritises finesse over power and is already accessible now.

Finish

Medium length, juicy and with lingering freshness that invites you to take another sip.

Terroir & Origin

The tiny 1.3-hectare vineyard site Les Pins sits at 100-102 metres elevation above Asterian limestone. The soil composition of 50% silt, 41% clay and 9% sand gives the wine its characteristic minerality and freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An equal cuvée of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot from biodynamic viticulture. Following hand-harvesting, spontaneous fermentation took place, followed by 18 months‘ ageing in used oak barrels. Bottled without filtration or fining – a natural wine in the truest sense.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with lamb shanks with porcini mushrooms and chickpeas, pâté en croûte or a hearty Comté quiche. The wine’s freshness also harmonises beautifully with grilled vegetables and mushroom dishes.

Special Features

A Bordeaux that breaks with convention: biodynamic, produced with agroforestry and permaculture, made with minimal intervention. The result is a wine of refreshing drinkability that proves Bordeaux can be different – lighter, fresher, more authentic.