Dame Jeanne Rouge by Bergerie du Capucin

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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