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La Douleur Exquise 2019 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France

2019 Pays d'Oc Grenache

La Douleur Exquise 2019 Grenache from the Pays d'Oc IGP in France is a delightful red wine with a medium body that perfectly balances its acidity, fruitiness, and tannins. The Grenache varietal shines through, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that captivate the palate. The wine exudes a charming complexity that elevates any dining experience or cozy evening at home.

Tasting notes:

"Cherry soda notes make you think you will be getting a lighter style wine, but the fresh, elevated red fruits make way for a medium-bodied wine with intense tannins." - Allison Levine, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 2

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Spiciness Spiciness 1

Low High

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Region:

Pays d'Oc

If you've vacationed in the south of France, you've probably visited the Pays d'Oc region. Embracing the Mediterranean from Spain to Provence, this region is famed as much for its Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as its endless sunshine. Pays d'Oc covers non-AOC wines made across this large, sun-kissed region, known as France's "New World." Far from the regulations of the AOC system, pioneering winemakers headed here to experiment, crafting many now-famous wines that often state their grape variety on the label—not something that was common in France before then. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.

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