Domaine de la Bastide Cotes du Rhone ‘Figues’, Rhone, France

Description

Theres a warmth and generosity to the 2024 Domaine de la Bastide Ctes du Rhne Figues, a wine that feels both timeless and alive, grounded in the Southern Rhnes sun-soaked soils yet lifted by the grace of its fruit. Named for the fig trees that once shaded the familys vineyards, Figues celebrates heritage and harmony in every glass, marrying ripe fruit, supple texture, and the quiet strength of a centuries-old terroir.

Product Details:

• Varietals: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvdre, Carignan
• Farming: Organically farmed vineyards in conversion
• Vine Age: Approximately 38 years
• Soil & Terroir: Garrigues of Suze-la-Rousse, 40 km north of Avignon and 30 km south of Montlimar; rocky, sun-drenched terrain surrounded by fig and cherry trees
• Vinification: Traditional vinification; total destemming; 815 days maceration in vats; daily pump-overs and rack-and-return; aged several months in vat
• Alcohol: Approx. 14%
• Winemakers: Vincent and Stphanie Boyer

Sensory Description:

The 2024 Figues unfolds with a deep, lustrous purple hue and an inviting nose of ripe blackcurrant, plum, and morello cherry, accented by subtle spice and garrigue herbs. On the palate, it is round, concentrated, and silky, revealing flavors of dark berries, licorice, and sweet anise wrapped in fine, polished tannins. A whisper of cedar and tobacco adds complexity, while the finish lingers with balance and freshness, a seamless blend of fruit, texture, and southern charm.

Winemaker’s Background:

At Domaine de la Bastide, winemaking is both a craft and a legacy. Nestled in the historic village of Visan, the Boyer familys estate occupies land once tended by Templar knights, later by Benedictine and Dominican monks. Today, Vincent and Stphanie Boyer, the husband-and-wife duo behind the domaine, farm their vineyards organically, honoring centuries of viticultural tradition with modern precision and care. Their fortified farmhouse, surrounded by fig trees and old Mourvdre vines, stands as a living testament to continuity and renewal. Together, they craft wines that celebrate place and purity, each vintage an honest expression of the Rhnes enduring spirit.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 1618C to capture its vibrant fruit and supple texture. Figues pairs beautifully with prime rib, leg of lamb with prunes, or roast chicken with sauted potatoes. For a rustic twist, enjoy it with ratatouille, cassoulet, or grilled Provenal vegetables. Its lush fruit and smooth tannins also make it a perfect companion for aged cheeses or a simple evening by the fire.

Rich yet refined, the 2024 Domaine de la Bastide Ctes du Rhne Figues is a wine of quiet depth and southern warmth, a reminder that true elegance is born from authenticity and the hands that tend the land.