Comte du Berger 2024

A rounded red with notes of dark fruit and a subtle spicy finish, ideal for robust meat dishes.

This wine is entering its maturity window (2025 - 2030) with a peak in 2028.

Comte du Berger is a wine brand that, while not a grand cru château with centuries of history, represents a segment of French wine production focused on making approachable and enjoyable wines for a broad audience. The name "Comte du Berger" itself, meaning "Count of the Shepherd," evokes a rustic, perhaps even noble, pastoral connection, hinting at traditional winemaking values. The "Cuvée Réserve" designation suggests a selection of grapes or a winemaking process that aims for a higher quality standard within the producer's range. Often, such reserves are aged longer or come from specific vineyard plots, aiming for greater depth and complexity. This particular wine hails from the Côtes du Roussillon, a dynamic appellation in the South of France. Historically, the Roussillon region has been known for its fortified wines, but it has increasingly gained recognition for its table wines, both red and white. The climate, influenced by the Mediterranean and proximity to the Pyrenees mountains, provides excellent conditions for ripening grapes, especially Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, which are commonly found in its red blends.

• Domaine:Château Pontiella
• Vintage:2024
• Color:rouge
• Region:Languedoc-Roussillon
• Country:France
• Grape varieties:Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
• Structure:Medium-bodied with balanced tannins and acidity, leading to a round finish.
• Aromatic notes:Dark berries, licorice, garrigue notes, peppery spice
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• Capacity:750 ml
• Alcohol:14%
• Sugar:sec