Little James’ Basket Press Rouge is made by Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme, the Gigondas estate in the southern Rhône. It is 100% Grenache, and it is made like a solera: wines from many vintages are blended together in concrete tanks, a process that began with the 1999 harvest. Because it mixes vintages it carries the Vin de France designation. Barruol sees it as an easy way to discover what southern Rhône Grenache tastes like: soft, vibrant and full of red fruit, with a dash of power. Pour it with roast chicken, lamb, pork or a bistro supper.
CHARACTER
Cherry: cherries on the nose and palate
Red Berries: strawberry compote and red fruit
Baking Spice: gingerbread and warm spice
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Cherries and strawberry compote, with gingerbread spice.
PALATE- Soft and vibrant, with red fruit and a dash of power.
FINISH- Good length and structure, with spice lingering.




