Description
The granite terroir of the northen Rhone Valley provides a light and cheerful character. It is a wine for any momenti that also appreciates a light chill in summer.
Details
Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

Pairings
Meat
Cheese
Pork
Producer
Eric Texier
From this winery
Becoming a winegrower is the great adventure that began for us 20 years ago; a dream for those who have no family background in vineyards or wine but are just passionate wine lovers. Step by step, we have created a 12-hectare estate today in the appellation of Brézème located in the northern Rhône and in the Ardèche just next door, in the Ouvèze valley.
Our approach and philosophy are born from personal journeys, readings, meetings with emblematic winemakers around the world and unconventional farmers. Read more
Our approach and philosophy are born from personal journeys, readings, meetings with emblematic winemakers around the world and unconventional farmers. Read more


Name | Eric Texier Cotes du Rhone Chat Fou 2022 |
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Type | Red organic still |
Denomination | Vin de France IGT |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 45% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, Clairette, Grenache blanc, Marsanne |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone Valley |
Vendor | Eric Texier |
Soil composition | Granitic and greiss slopes on the northern bank of the Ouvèze valley (Ardèche). |
Wine making | Partial de-stemming. Fermented by indigenous yeasts in open concrete tanks. No use of sulfur before bottling. |
Aging | Aged in concrete vats on fine lees for 12 to 18 months. Bottling without fining or filtration. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |