Domaine Rimbert Cousin Oscar 2024 JULY4 This Grosses Gewächs ("great growth")

This Grosses Gewächs ("great growth") designates the estate's best dry wine from these ancient vines

this amaro remains fresh from the savory peppermint notes on the finish

lemon balm

and the estate has been quietly excellent ever since

and the must is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel with regular lees stirring — a recipe designed to amplify the grape's natural energy

Domaine Rimbert Cousin Oscar 2024 JULY4 This Grosses Gewächs ("great growth")Jean Marie Rimbert farms organic schist in Berlou, high above Saint Chinian, and Cousin Oscar is the cuvee he made for fun: 100% Cinsault from old vines (50 plus years), gently macerated, fermented with native yeasts, aged in stainless. The name is a wink to a relative reputed to be irresistible to the local women. The wine itself is irresistible too light, fragrant, juicy, and best with a slight chill. It's the kind of bottle to drink fast on a warm