2021 Pedres Blanques Rouge Vin de France

The 2021 Pedres Blanques Rouge elevates the Shojis' organic Grenache vision on wind-swept Collioure hillsides, blending 50-year-old vines' concentration with modern finesse. Aromas weave wild blueberry, blood orange zest, Mediterranean scrub, and subtle licorice, gaining smoky schist complexity over time. Gentle one-month maceration delivers velvety texture: ripe stone fruits, vibrant lift, fine-grained structure, and persistent salty finish without oak dominance. Zero-intervention winemaking—ambient yeasts, gravity transfers, minimal SO2—captures terroir transparency in this generous vintage. More approachable than 2019 yet ageworthy; ideal with charcuterie, braised pork, or Provençal fish stew. Serious yet joyful Vin de France highlighting Roussillon's biodynamic potential.