Finot, Thomas 2021 Coteaux Gresivaudan Persan

Thomas Finot produces this wine from Persan, a rare grape variety indigenous to the Isère, from a blend of massale selection old and young vines. Thomas has made his name in celebrating and resurrecting these local rarities. The high altitude, alpine climate lends this wine a beautiful acidic structure, and imbues it with notes of mint and alpine herbs. he 2021 Persan shows a deep red/garnet color and slight reduction, followed by peppery red currant and blackberry fruit, earthy and bright. The palate shows firm earthy acidity with vibrant red currant, cranberry and raspberry fruit, with nice density, very mineral, with tart, earthy berry fruits in the long firm finish. Serve with a stew, tagine or terrine of pork or game bird. Cellaring of 5 to 10 years, or a long decant, is recommended.