Vin de France

VIN DE FRANCE 2022

Region: France, Rhône

Grape: Grenache, Carignan, Merlot

Color: Red

A perfect medium-bodied wine.

I've been drinking her wines for about 20 years, and this cuvée has always been a favorite. It's a blend of varietals that the Rhône excels at, with a surprising softness on the palate despite its richness, and ripe fruit flavors. It's a reliable bistro wine, no matter when you drink it. Elodie is the top apprentice of the Southern Rhône master Marcel Richaud.

【Producer Information】

When I first met her, Elodie was so charming that I wondered if there could be such a young and lovely winemaker. Now a mother of two, her sparkling smile remains, and tasting her wine after a long time brought back fond memories, tasting as delicious as ever.

After training with Marcel Richaud, she took over 3 hectares of vineyards from her father, a member of an agricultural cooperative, and became independent in 2009.

Elodie says: "I always sensed that I would eventually fall in love with wine. I hated going to the vineyards, but I loved talking about wine. I didn't understand anything back then..." After studying business, she graduated from wine school and then spent three years learning about wine under Marcel Richaud (Cairanne).

"He taught me everything. He always offered his wisdom, and to me, he is a crucial mentor, like a second father. I still seek his advice. In 2006, when I first made wine on my own, I asked for his help."

Now she produces charming, fruit-filled wines from 17 hectares of vineyards. As her vineyards grew, she also expanded her cellar, steadily growing her domaine.

She destems 90% of the grapes but does not crush them, placing them directly into concrete tanks. During fermentation, she cools the juice and performs remontage. The resulting wines are concentrated yet light-bodied. She also continues to produce the traditional Vin Doux Naturel of the region to preserve its heritage. Her strong conviction and feminine charm and meticulousness are evident in her wines.