2021 2021 Côté Nicault Full Disclosure Mourvèdre

The 2021 Full Disclosure showcases the remarkable varietal character of Mourvèdre, a grape typically blended with Grenache and Syrah. For this wine, it stands on its own, hence the name. In the glass, the wine is a deep, dark color, offering aromatic notes of plum and cracked peppercorn. Ripe plum and cassis unfold on the palate alongside garrigue, a French term that describes the savory character of the low-lying shrubs that grow wild in Provence. The mouthfeel is firm yet silky, with great richness and vibrant acidity. Earthy undertones and hints of hickory smoke add depth, leading to a beautiful, long finish that echoes the wine's layered flavors and complexity.

For the 2021 Full Disclosure, Gilles' daughter Suzanne stomped grapes for half of the lots that underwent whole cluster fermentation in a 2-ton tank. This technique gently releases the juice and enhances the black olive tapenade character of the wine. The must was then held on the skins for 21 days with regular punch downs. A portion of the wine was aged in terracotta amphora, a breathable vessel more porous than concrete, allowing Mourvèdre’s savory character to shine, with the remaining wine aged in 500L large format French oak barrels for 18 months.