Raisin de Loup Rouge VdF

Wine Description for Raisin de Loup Rouge VdF by Marcoux

Colour & Appearance

Medium carmine red with pleasant transparency – a wine that hides no secrets and signals its uncomplicated directness right from the glass.

Nose

The nose is an invitation from the south: ripe red and black berries, cherries and dried cherries meet a hint of liquorice and a seductive note of olive tapenade. Fresh, juicy and lightly earthy – this is southern French summer in its most concentrated form.

Palate

On the palate, the “Raisin de Loup” reveals itself as what it wants to be: a flawless Vin de Soif. Juicy, finely spiced and with a pleasant grip that saves it from mediocrity. The dark, ripe fruit is held in balance by vibrant acidity and fine extract sweetness. It glides effortlessly across the palate – and you inevitably reach for the next sip.

Finish

Medium length, warm and spicy. A fine texture and lingering juiciness ensure that the finish leaves you wanting more without tiring.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from two parcels directly on the banks of the Rhône – “Grand Rhône” and “Petit Rhône”. The alluvial soils with clay content give the wine its earthy depth and characteristic juiciness. Since 1991, the parcels have been farmed organically – an approach you can taste in the glass.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and the rarer Caladoc. Hand-harvested in 50-kg crates, careful sorting in the vineyard and cellar, followed by spontaneous fermentation with daily punch-downs. Aged in concrete tanks, bottled around six months after harvest – craftsmanship without frills.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for the everyday table. In summer, lightly chilled with grilled lamb, merguez from the grill or a Provençal olive tapenade. In winter at gentle warmth, ideal with Daube de Bœuf, Lentilles du Puy with bacon or a rustic cheese board with Comté and Tomme.

Special Features

The name – “Raisin de Loup”, the wolf berry – fits perfectly: a wine with character and a slightly wild undertone that nonetheless tames itself effortlessly. Organic farming for over three decades, Caladoc as a rare grape variety in the blend and a price-to-pleasure ratio that is second to none.