• La Douleur Exquise 2023 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France
  • La Douleur Exquise 2023 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France
  • La Douleur Exquise 2023 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France
  • La Douleur Exquise 2023 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France
  • La Douleur Exquise 2023 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France
2023 Grenache

La Douleur Exquise

Pays d'Oc, France

Staff pick

Chase the thrill of each sip—ripe plum, soft spice, and the promise of reward in every glass

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About This Wine

La Douleur Exquise

Grenache

La Douleur Exquise Grenache Noir 2023 is a bold testament to the art—and gamble—of winemaking. Crafted in the sun-soaked Pays d’Oc, this vintage captures the essence of risk and reward, where nature’s unpredictability meets the winemaker’s precision. Each sip reveals layers of black cherry and ripe plum, balanced by delicate violet undertones that lend a refined floral elegance. The 2023 vintage, shaped by the region’s warm days and cooling breezes, delivers a wine that is both adventurous and satisfying, with a smooth, harmonious finish. Perfect for lively BBQs or quiet evenings by the fire, this crowd-pleaser invites you to explore the exquisite balance of effort and luck in every glass. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
La Douleur Exquise 2023 Grenache Pays d'Oc IGP, France

Wine 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.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Slow-Cooked Balsamic Beef Stew, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Tomato Tart

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Tasting Notes

  • A figure representing the Black Cherry tasting note. Black Cherry
  • A figure representing the Plum tasting note. Plum
  • A figure representing the Violet tasting note. Violet

This Grenache Noir 2023 from Pays d'Oc opens with a bouquet of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, underscored by violet. The palate is smooth and round with ripe plum, offering a refreshing lift. Harmonious fruit tones carry through to a subtly spiced finish.