In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, spice, garrigue
Palate: raspberry, thyme, round mid-palate, supple tannin
Emblematic entry red of Bergerie du Capucin, declined in three colours. Approachable, fruit-forward with elegant red fruit and spice notes.
What it pairs with
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Grilled merguez and ratatouille
Spice and herbal lift meet North African sausage and summer vegetables. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Garrigue and supple tannin sit well with roast bird. -
Fresh chèvre with herbs
Round mid-palate and red fruit balance fresh goat cheese.
History
Dame Jeanne is the emblematic entry-level cuvée of Bergerie du Capucin, declined in three colours (red, white, rosé). Designed for everyday Pic Saint-Loup drinking.
- 2008 — First vintage of Dame Jeanne with the founding of the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Bergerie du Capucin
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache
- Classification
- AOC Pic Saint-Loup
- Oak
- Aged in concrete tank and partial oak; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Dame Jeanne Rouge
What does Dame Jeanne Rouge taste like?
Red fruit, spice and garrigue on the nose; raspberry, thyme, a round mid-palate and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.
When should I drink Dame Jeanne Rouge?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young and rewards short carafe before serving.
What food pairs with Dame Jeanne Rouge?
Grilled merguez and ratatouille is the canonical match; roast chicken with thyme and fresh chèvre with herbs also work well.
What grapes are in Dame Jeanne Rouge?
Syrah and Grenache, the classic Pic Saint-Loup pair from the estate's organic parcels.