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.

Pomegranate

Strawberry

Raspberry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:

Languedoc-Roussillon

France's oldest and largest winemaking region, the Languedoc-Roussillon stretches around the sun-kissed Mediterranean from Roussillon to Provence. Taking in everything from rugged mountain slopes to breezy coastline, this vast region features various climates and terroirs. Outside of its famous AOCs like Minervois, Corbières and Saint-Chinian, many Languedoc wines are made in the less restrictive IGP classification, in particular the Pays d'Oc. There are many wine styles made in Languedoc, but full-bodied reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault are the most common. For summer drinking, look to its fruity rosé, rounded Chardonnay and zingy Picpoul. You will often find grape varieties stated on the label of Languedoc's IGP wines, an uncommon practice in much of France.

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