La Bouïssière Vin de France La Contrebasse Rouge 2023

	Superb regional wine from Gigondas greatness
	Combines power and refinement
	Delicious with charcuterie and a nice jazz record

Description

In this excellent regional wine, Thierry Faravel combines his two great loves in life: wine and music. In addition to being the passionate winemaker of the renowned Gigondas domain La Bouïssière, Thierry is also a gifted jazz musician. He plays – you guessed it – the double bass. And not just any instrument: musicians all over the world like to borrow his special instrument for their studio recordings and performances.

For La Contrebasse Rouge, Thierry uses Rhône grapes, Grenache and Syrah, from less noble vineyards than, say, Gigondas – hence a Vin de France. However, they receive exactly the same care – in Gilles’ vineyard and in Thierry’s cellar – as the chic Rhône crus of Bouïssière.

And that produces a wine like a double bass: one with power and finesse, with elegance and the unmistakable identity of a red wine from the southern Rhône Valley. It has the seductive juiciness of a vin de soif, but don't be fooled: underneath lies a serious structure, which ensures that you can also store this beautiful red for a few more years.

Our suggestion? La Contrabasse, charcuterie and a nice jazz record - preferably one of Thierry's tips, of course. As the brothers wish you on the label: 'bonne écoute et bonne dégustation'.