La Mongestine
2024 Domaine de la Mongestine Bob Singlar 750mL
Bright and refreshing at first sip, then a savory streak of dried herbs, wild berries, and an earthy, rustic Mediterranean edge keeps the glass moving. Light to medium in body, it rides a clean line of acidity and stays nimble. Tannins are gentle, the feel is crunchy and fresh, and the finish stays lifted and dry.
Céline and Harry Gozlan farm north-facing limestone and clay on the cooler side of Provence to bottle energy instead of heft. They ferment each variety on native yeast in stainless steel, blend for balance, and age in tank and amphora so nothing woody gets in the way. A mix from Grenache to Pinot Noir with a touch of Roussanne gives this its zip and ease, a Provence red that tastes distinctly their own.
- Producer
- La Mongestine
- Style
- Red
- Grape
- Origin
- Vin de France
- Farming
- Organic, Biodynamic
- Winemaking
- Fermented separately in stainless steel with native yeast, then blended, no oak, aged in inert tanks and amphora, bottled unfined and unfiltered, sulfur kept low
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Artigues, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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La Mongestine
In 2017 the domaine was taken over by Céline and Harry Gozlan, who invested in vineyard and winery upgrades. Their aim is to make fresh, digestible wines that express this cooler corner of Provence, working with a mix of southern and northern grape varieties and keeping oak to a minimum.
| Nose | Wild berries, dried herbs, earthy spice |
|---|---|
| Palate | Juicy, savory, wild berries, dried herbs, rustic Mediterranean edge, bright, earthy, refreshing |
| Texture | Crunchy, fresh, light tannin |
| Body | Light to medium |
| Serving | Serve at 58-60F. No decanting needed. |
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Pairs with
- Herb-roasted chicken with olives and lemon Tomato and olive pizza Lentil and roasted pepper salad with feta Grilled sausages with peppers and onions Seared tuna with tapenade
- Cellaring
- Drink now, 2 to 3 years
- Vineyard
- Clay and limestone soils, north facing slopes, around 450 m altitude, average vine age about 15 years
red grape · major international
Grenache
greh·nahsh
White pepper lifted over ripe raspberry and strawberry; warming mouthfeel.
red grape · major international
Pinot Noir
pee·nohnwahr
Silky tannins and forest-floor earth beneath bright, high-acid red cherry fruit.
red grape · major international
Syrah
sih·rah
Rotundone-driven black pepper aroma, measurably amplified in cool-climate sites.
red grape · regional specialty
Marselan
mar·suh·lahn
Deep color and pronounced aromatics with unusually supple, fine-grained tannins.
red grape · major international
Merlot
mer·loh
Velvety soft tannins and ripe plum; rounder and more approachable than cabernet sauvignon.
white grape · regional specialty
Roussanne
roo·sahn
Flowery herbal-tea aroma, distinctive across all appellations and climates.
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Bright and refreshing at first sip, then a savory streak of dried herbs, wild berries, and an earthy, rustic Mediterranean edge keeps the glass moving. Light to medium in body, it rides a clean line of acidity and stays nimble. Tannins are gentle, the feel ...
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