La Douleur Exquise

2020 Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir

La Douleur Exquise 2020 Pinot Noir from the Pays d'Oc IGP region of France offers a medium-bodied experience with gentle acidity and a moderate fruit intensity. The tannins are soft and delicate, enhancing the overall smoothness of this red wine.

Tasting notes:

Our Pinot Noir combines Old and New World styles. Fresh herb aromas represent a classic French style before a fuller body offers a more modern fruit-focused expression of this grape. Gentle acidity and delicate tannins create a soft palate filled with strawberry and pomegranate flavors.

Pomegranate

Strawberry

Fresh Herbs

Flavor profile:

BodyMedium

Very LightFull

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

TanninMedium

LowPronounced

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.

Awards:

Best of Class, 2020 Dan Berger's International Wine & Cider Competition
Best of Class, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
98 Points, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
95 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
94 Points, 2025 Winemaker Challenge
93 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
92 Points, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
92 Points, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
92 Points, 2017 Sommelier Challenge
91 Points, 2021 Santé International Wine Competition
91 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
91 Points, 2019 International Eastern Wine Competition
91 Points, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
90 Points, 2021 Sommelier Challenge
90 Points, 2020 Harvest Challenge
Platinum Medal, 2025 Winemaker Challenge
Double Gold Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival
Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2021 Santé International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2021 Sommelier Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Gold Medal, 2020 Harvest Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
Gold Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2019 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2017 Sommelier Challenge
Silver Medal, 2025 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirit Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2022 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Challenge
Silver Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Experience Rosé Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
Silver Medal, 2017 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
Bronze Medal, 2022 Experience Rosé Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge
Bronze Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2018 New York International Wine Competition

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