# Tradition (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine De Mourchon
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache 70%, Syrah 30%
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, black cherry, red plum, liquorice, black pepper, black olive

## About this wine

Tradition by Domaine De Mourchon is a red wine from the AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret in the Southern Rhône, France. Produced by the McKinlay family at Domaine de Mourchon, this wine is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. The estate is situated on steep slopes at an altitude of 350m, benefiting from a terroir of clay, limestone, and grey sandstone. The vines average 40 years in age, and the domaine practices certified organic viticulture. The wine is crafted to be a pure and honest expression of its grape varieties and the unique Séguret environment.

## Interesting facts

- The estate's vineyards are located at a high altitude of 350m.
- The McKinlay family transitioned from Scotland to establish this French winery.
- The wine is made from vines averaging 40 years old.
- Domaine de Mourchon is certified organic.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine tannins complement rich proteins like lamb and duck, while its ripe fruit and subtle spice notes harmonize with herbs and savory elements. Its freshness cuts through richer dishes, and its savory undertones pair well with earthy ingredients like mushrooms.

## Wine making process

Tradition by Domaine De Mourchon is produced using spontaneous fermentation with partial whole-cluster inclusion, followed by a lengthy maceration of three to four weeks. The wine is aged for 12 months, with 70% maturing in wooden vats and 30% in concrete vats. A further six months of aging takes place in concrete vats. This process aims to preserve the wine's fruit purity and develop its structure and texture.