# Puech Noble Rouge (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Rostaing
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, plum, blackberry, black pepper, vanilla, dried herbs, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Rostaing's Puech Noble Rouge is a red wine from the AOC Languedoc region of France. The 2021 vintage is primarily composed of Syrah (around 80%), with Grenache and Mourvèdre making up the remainder. The vineyard is situated in Langlade, west of Nîmes, on limestone soils. Domaine Rostaing, founded by René Rostaing, is celebrated for its Northern Rhône wines, and the Puech Noble estate represents an extension of their winemaking philosophy to the Languedoc terroir. The 2021 vintage is noted for its favorable conditions, contributing to the wine's quality and intensity.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Rostaing is more famous for its Northern Rhône wines.
- The wine is primarily Syrah, but with a Southern Rhône touch from Grenache and Mourvèdre.
- Vineyards are maintained mechanically without herbicides.
- René Rostaing prefers minimal new oak to let the fruit and terroir shine.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of grilled and roasted red meats, where the protein helps to soften the tannins. The spicy notes in the wine can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in dishes, while its fruit profile can stand up to savory and umami-rich flavors.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Puech Noble Rouge involves partial destemming of the grapes, followed by fermentation and maceration for approximately three weeks. Fermentation is conducted using indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging for several months in oak barrels, with a limited proportion of new oak. Vineyard management includes mechanical maintenance without the use of herbicides.