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Vignobles Arbeau “Le Temps Des Fleurs”

$23.00

Négrette, Syrah, Jurançon Noir, 2024

AOP Fronton > Sud-ouest > FR

We absolutely love producers producers that celebrate rare grape varietals, which is why Anne Arbeau caught our attention. Fronton is the only place in France where the unsung Negrette is grown, and we have become obsessed with this juicy red which has been turning up in California. Here on it’s home turf, it gets a a smokey edge blended with a little syrah and Jurançon Noir, another local rarity. Fruit is hand harvested, and the grapes are vinified separately, with 1-2 weeks of maceration, and then this joy bomb of a wine is bottled after a few months in tank. A delicious snack pairing!

Négrette, Syrah, Jurançon Noir, 2024

AOP Fronton > Sud-ouest > FR

We absolutely love producers producers that celebrate rare grape varietals, which is why Anne Arbeau caught our attention. Fronton is the only place in France where the unsung Negrette is grown, and we have become obsessed with this juicy red which has been turning up in California. Here on it’s home turf, it gets a a smokey edge blended with a little syrah and Jurançon Noir, another local rarity. Fruit is hand harvested, and the grapes are vinified separately, with 1-2 weeks of maceration, and then this joy bomb of a wine is bottled after a few months in tank. A delicious snack pairing!

Blend: 70% Négrette, 15% Syrah, 15% Jurançon Noir,

ABV: 11.5%

The Story: The family, on Anne’s father’s side, has lived in Fronton, located in Southwest France, since the 16th century when they settled in the village of Labastide Saint Pierre, just north of Toulouse. Since 1878, the family has been in the agriculture and distillery business when “Arbeau Pére et Fils” was founded by Prosper Arbeau and his son, Jean, to market produce grown in the region. As children, Anne and her brother Géraud learned about wines. “We used to drink wines when we were young by tasting and identifying different aromas. We also helped the family by working in the vineyard and in the company during our summer holiday” says Anne. Géraud studied Chemistry and Oenology and in 1998 started Vignobles Arbeau, focusing more on wine production. Anne has a PhD in Fluid Mechanics and intended to work for Renault in Paris, although her plans changed in 2004 when her father passed away. She joined her brother at Vignobles Arbeau in 2005 and successfully juggles her position at the company with motherhood. Anne explained that she and her brother are “very united” in their work at Vignobles Arbeau and “always confer with their mother and grandmother on her father’s side before important decisions are made and implemented”.

Personality: A lean wine, with tangy red fruits, and an irresistible light smokiness. It has an important layer of acidity at the end, perfect for an Après-ski or hot tub situation this time of year.

Harmony: Enjoy it with roasted chicken thighs in a light yogurt sauce, or sauteed veggies, or charcuterie snacks. Our pick for Thanksgiving pairing perfection.