Petite Nymphe AOC 2024

Wine Description for Petite Nymphe AOC 2024 by Flo Busch

Colour & Appearance

An intense salmon pink with lively, inviting brilliance in the glass – a rosé that already promises freshness and energy from a visual perspective.

Nose

The nose is a small pleasure: cranberries and redcurrants meet the tart elegance of barberries, complemented by pomelo, crisp apples and a hint of rhubarb. Fresh herbs and delicate lemon zest lend the bouquet a pleasant, Mediterranean lightness. Everything feels ripe, yet never heavy – a balance that Flo Busch achieves with a sure hand.

Palate

On the palate, the Petite Nymphe unfolds a silky-creamy texture that proves surprisingly charming for a wine of such freshness. The crisp core remains intact: peppery notes, a pleasantly bitter character and a delicate hint of tannin give the wine structure and depth. Compared to previous vintages, it has become more elegant – without surrendering its lively, direct character. With merely 12.5% alcohol, it remains light-footed and remarkably quaffable.

Finish

Fresh, peppery and of pleasant length – the bitter, citrus-tinged aftertaste makes you reach for the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Grenache Noir comes from a vineyard with 30 to 40-year-old vines on limestone scree and large river pebbles with a high quartz content – a terroir that favours minerality and freshness. Carignan and Syrah grow on a mixture of yellow and blue limestone-marl, sandstone, gravel and fossils – characteristic of southern French Languedoc.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Grenache and Carignan (according to the label), supplemented by Syrah. After careful hand-harvesting, the grapes were pressed directly and fermented spontaneously – a sign of artisanal conviction. Ageing took place eight months in tank, which preserves the freshness and fruit intensity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion for grilled octopus with lemon, bouillabaisse or a Provençal vegetable platter with anchoïade. Equally wonderful with goat’s cheese, light pasta dishes with seafood or simply with a summer salad with strawberries and rocket.

Special Features

With the Petite Nymphe 2024, Flo Busch succeeds in creating a rosé that brings the best of Languedoc into the bottle: southern warmth without heaviness, freshness without coldness, character without pretence. A wine for drinking – and for enjoying.