{"product_id":"famille-brunier-le-pigeoulet-vaucluse-rouge-2023","title":"Famille Brunier, ‘Le Pigeoulet’ Vaucluse Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eVin de Pays de Vaucluse, Southern Rhône, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e55% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 8% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThink of Le Pigeoulet as the cool cousin of the Bruniers’ legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape pours — same family tree, lighter suitcase. Famille Brunier’s winemaking roots stretch back to the late 19th century in the Rhône, and while their big hitters like Vieux Télégraphe get most of the spotlight, Pigeoulet is a reminder that the Bruniers also know how to make wine that’s joyful, tasty, and joyfully tasty right out of the gate. Born from vineyards just beyond the Châteauneuf zone and farmed organically, this bottle blends classic southern Rhône sensibilities with a serious sense of fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe grapes for the 2023 Pigeoulet come from a handful of vineyards scattered around the left bank of the Rhône near Avignon and around Caromb in the Ventoux piedmont — a mix of clay, sandy alluvium, and limestone that gives fruit both generosity and lift. Famille Brunier approaches this cuvée with organic farming and good old Rhône pragmatism: hand harvesting, full destemming, gentle pneumatic pressing, and cool, controlled fermentation in cement followed by aging in large foudres and tanks. There’s no heavy oak wizardry here; instead, it’s about letting those grape personalities — led by Grenache — sing with clarity and charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: American Typewriter; font-size: medium;\"\u003ePour a glass and you’re greeted with juicy scents of red and black cherry, brambly fruit, a swirl of garrigue herbs, and a dash of peppery spice. On the palate it’s medium-bodied and accessible — bright fruit framed by fine, gentle tannins and refreshing acidity that keeps it dancing rather than lumbering. There’s a savory herbal seam that threads through the finish, making this a killer match for everything from grilled lamb chops to pizza with lots of ‘za and olives. Best enjoyed now through the next 3–5 years — no cellaring required, though it’ll reward a little patience if you decide to wait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sommbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50106704658665,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3515\/3641\/files\/IMG_1180.jpg?v=1770594877","url":"https:\/\/www.thesommbox.com\/products\/famille-brunier-le-pigeoulet-vaucluse-rouge-2023","provider":"Sommbox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}