Louis Barruol La Pierrelle Hermitage 2020 (750ml) Spain Rioja Grenache From this episode in Marcel

From this episode in Marcel Pagnol’s universe

its unique expertise acquited over the centuries

Subtle raspberry and black cherry flavors

Going for maximum richness and ripeness

Here the tannins are pretty hefty

Louis Barruol La Pierrelle Hermitage 2020 (750ml) Spain Rioja Grenache From this episode in MarcelMarsanne vines and apricot trees share a sliver of the storied hill of Hermitage, as both need to keep their feet wet, with roots in a soil that retains humiditya rarity on the parched, windswept rise. However, a few exceptional parcels lie near the summit, where geology has gifted to Marsanne (and us) a soil with crushed limestone on top, and plenty of water retained year round well below the surface. From the small plot called La Pierrelle, whose