VDF Depareillés Martin Lapalus

# A Rhône Rebel Worth Discovering Martin Lapalus works his vines the honest way — hands in the soil, minimal fuss in the cellar. This Vin de France comes from a patchwork of old parcels, the odd rows and forgotten corners that give the wine its charmingly mismatched character. Expect bright red fruit, a peppery lift and that gentle earthiness only granite-tinged Rhône soils deliver. Fermentation happens with native yeasts, ageing stays low-key, and nothing gets in the way of the fruit. Pour it slightly chilled alongside charcuterie, grilled vegetables or a Tuesday-night roast chicken. Easy-going, genuine and made by someone who clearly loves what he does.
18.00 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

4 in stock

Wine name: VDF Dépareillés

Vintage: 2024

Producer: Martin Lapalus

Grape varieties: Grenache and Syrah, roughly 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah depending on the vintage blend

Region: Rhône, bottled as Vin de France

Appellation: Vin de France

Type of winemaking: Natural approach, whole-bunch fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no added sulphur or a minimal dose at bottling, no fining, no filtration, ageing in stainless steel and used barrels for a few months

Maceration: Semi-carbonic maceration lasting around 10 to 15 days, gentle infusion with very few punch-downs

Colour: Bright ruby red with purple glints, clear and vivid

Bouquet: Fresh raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant, hints of violet, black pepper and garrigue herbs

Palate: Juicy and supple attack, crunchy red fruit, silky tannins, peppery lift and a clean saline finish

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Soils: Clay-limestone with rolled pebbles and sandy patches

Farming: Organic practices, manual harvest in small crates

Ageing potential: 3 to 5 years

Food pairing: Grilled lamb chops, charcuterie board, ratatouille, roast chicken with herbs, semi-mature cheeses

Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C