2022 Vieilles Vignes Rouge, Domaine de la Jasse, Languedoc

The 2022 Vielles Vignes effort radiates the warmth and opulence of the vintage. Following a mild winter and an early, dry spring, healthy fruit set resulted, poised for a summer that was then notably hot, with several heatwaves.

However, with consistent winds to alleviate the extreme stress on the vines, rainfall and slightly cooler evenings in late August provided relief and allowed for optimal ripening and preserved freshness before harvest.

And because of this gorgeous level of ripeness, harvest began slightly earlier than usual. One which Bruno and his team have rendered rich, aromatic, full-bodied, beautifully layered and firmly structured. Fully approachable now, it'll be happy to spend the next decade evolving into graceful maturity.