2024 David Reynaud, Padre - Rhône Vin de France - 6 Bottle (0.75L)

Padre is a cuvée born from the meeting of two vignerons committed to living wine: David Reynaud, from Domaine Les Bruyères in the Northern Rhône valley, and Mas des Agrunelles, situated on the heights of the Terrasses du Larzac. This red wine in the Vin de France appellation combines the precision and freshness of Rhône Syrah with the sunny indulgence of Languedoc Grenache.

The Syrah comes from plots cultivated on clay-limestone and stony terraces, notably around Beaumont-Monteux, while the Grenache comes from calcareous soils benefiting from thermal amplitudes favorable to slow and balanced ripening. The two varieties are vinified separately, with fermentations resting mainly on indigenous yeasts and gentle extractions, before a short élevage in tanks aimed at preserving fruit, tension and aromatic éclat.

In the glass, Padre captivates with a profile that is both indulgent, fresh and digestible. The Syrah provides notes of red and black fruits, fine tannins and a slightly spicy touch, while the Grenache enriches the ensemble with roundness, generosity and immediate charm. It is a wine without artifice, conceived for pleasure, reflecting the biodynamic work and the search for mineralité by David Reynaud.

Food pairings: serve it with grilled meats, a white-meat plancha, lasagna, a gourmet burger, roasted vegetables or a platter of affinés cheeses. Its suppleness and fruit also make it an excellent aperitif wine among friends.

Serving and aging: to be enjoyed between 16 and 18 °C, possibly decanted or aerated a few minutes before serving. This vintage offers good aging potential until 2030, while remaining very approachable today.