# Hommage à Robert (2021)

- **Producer:** Le Raisin et L'Ange
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Gamay
- **Region:** Rhône Valley, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, red plum, red cherry

## About this wine

Hommage à Robert is a red wine from the Ardèche region of France, produced by Le Raisin et L'Ange. This Vin de France is a tribute to Robert, a significant figure in the founder's winemaking journey. The winery, a father-and-son operation, is dedicated to natural winemaking, emphasizing organic viticulture and biodiversity. The wine is characterized by its natural approach to production.

## Interesting facts

- Named in honor of Robert, mentor to founder Gilles Azzoni.
- Made with no added sulfites, filtration, or yeast.
- Often recommended to be served chilled.
- A father-and-son winemaking team.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity and medium body make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of pork and salmon, while its fruit-forward character complements savory dishes. The absence of heavy tannins allows it to pair well with delicate seafood and lighter meat preparations.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Hommage à Robert begins with hand-harvested Merlot and Gamay grapes. Spontaneous semi-carbonic fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place over two weeks, followed by a 13-day maceration in whole bunches before pressing. The wine is then fermented and aged in stainless steel vats. Key to its production is the commitment to natural winemaking, with no added sulfur, filtration, or fining.