Pépin Rouge 2023

Winery:   Pépin (Our Own Label)
Region:   Alsace, Scherwiller (grapes from Rousillon)
Grapes:  Syrah, Carignan, Grenache noir & Muscat
Abv:         14%
Vintage: 2023
Biodynamic cultivation
 
Deep red, slightly cloudy, slightly purplish colour
 
Nose : First nose of cherry in syrup, then stone fruit (cherry, prune). Finishes with aromatic herbs and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg).
The palette has a fine acidity structure, balanced by great volume.
Notes of stone fruit, enhanced by fresh pepper, a
straightforward finish with good liqueur and bitters
on the finish.
 
Food Pairing: Salt-crusted lamb, tagine with prunes,
game with reduced red wine sauce, Italian specialties
with fresh tomatoes, Nettle Tomme, Carré Mirabelle
plum ice cream and apple pie, duck with orange.