# Bob Rouge (2024)

- **Producer:** La Mongestine
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Pinot, Syrah, Marselan, Merlot, Roussanne
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, peach, apricot, blossom, butter, cream

## About this wine

Bob Rouge by La Mongestine is a natural red wine from Provence, France, produced by Céline and Harry Gozlan. The estate, located in Artigues at a high altitude of 450 meters, benefits from a cooler microclimate ideal for cultivating a diverse range of grapes. The wine is a Vin de France, allowing for creative blending. The 2024 vintage includes Grenache, Pinot, Syrah, Marselan, Merlot, and Roussanne. La Mongestine is committed to organic and biodynamic farming, aiming to create lively wines that reflect their unique terroir with minimal intervention. Bob Rouge is designed as an approachable, fruit-forward red, often described as a 'vin de soif' or 'glouglou', emphasizing immediate enjoyment and drinkability.

## Interesting facts

- This wine is often called a 'vin de soif' or 'glouglou' – meaning it's made for pure drinking pleasure.
- La Mongestine is certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter).
- The high-altitude vineyards create a cooler microclimate than typical for Provence.
- Bottled without fining or filtration for maximum natural expression.

## Food pairing

The wine's light body and bright acidity make it incredibly versatile. It can cut through richer dishes, complement savory proteins, and echo herbal or earthy notes found in many cuisines. Its fruit-forward character also pairs well with slightly sweet or tangy elements.

## Wine making process

Bob Rouge is crafted using natural winemaking techniques at La Mongestine. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using only native yeasts. Some varieties, like Grenache, undergo carbonic maceration for 8 days to enhance fruitiness and texture, while others might see a short maceration. The wine is aged in concrete tanks, deliberately avoiding oak to preserve its natural character. It is bottled without fining or filtration, resulting in a wine that is a pure expression of its terroir and the minimal intervention philosophy of the winemakers. The estate holds both organic and biodynamic certifications.