Petit Rouge 2021

Le Vieux Pin Winery

Petit Rouge
2021

Country
Canada
Regulated designation
Vintners quality alliance (VQA)
Region
British Columbia
Subregion
Okanagan Valley
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Merlot 64 %
Syrah 16 %
Cabernet Franc 11 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 8 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

See the Le Vieux Pin Winery detail page for more information on this brand

Production notes

The inspiration for Petit Rouge is to make a wine that adheres to the same exacting standards and level of care as the rest of the wines at Le Vieux Pin, yet at the same time is more accessible upon release. Made from the fruit of younger vines and vines pruned and cropped at less stringent levels, Petit Rouge offers a big bang for your buck.

Tasting notes

This year’s blend consists mostly of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon joins the mix, albeit in a smaller percentage as part of the blend, but it makes its presence known on both the nose and the palate with that unique herbaceous, spicy, black currant note. The palate is lively and harmonious and a great balance of fruit, tannin and acid make this wine quite versatile and very food-friendly.