Poivre d'Âne Le Litro Syrah Red Wine 2021

Poivre d'Âne Le Litro Syrah 2021 is a natural red wine produced from 100% Syrah grapes grown in the Gard department of southern France. The wine is made in collaboration with winemaker David Teyssier from organically farmed vineyards on clay-limestone soils. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo gentle maceration for approximately 48 hours before fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine ages for six to seven months in stainless steel to preserve freshness.

Poivre d'Âne is a négociant operation founded in 2013 by three friends based in Argelliers, Languedoc. The project works with partner growers who practice organic and biodynamic viticulture, selecting specific parcels that meet strict quality standards. The operation emphasizes low-intervention winemaking, refusing chemical treatments and using only indigenous yeasts with minimal sulfite additions.

Le Litro is bottled in one-liter format, a nostalgic reference to traditional consigned bottles from earlier generations. The wine contains no added sulfites and is bottled unfined and unfiltered. This cuvée represents a "vin de soif" style with low tannins and high drinkability. The wine displays classic Syrah characteristics with fresh red and black fruit, gentle spice notes, and bright acidity, making it suitable for casual drinking and versatile food pairings.