Les Orris 2021 – Schist-Flecked Roussillon Red That Actually Delivers

Tasting Notes

First sip? A full-bodied hail of dark berries—blackberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, backed by herbs, violets, black pepper, and licorice—all wrapped in earthy garrigue perfume. It’s got freshness from altitude (505 m), silky tannins, and minerality that lingers like a grilled evening breeze. Deep, complex, and absolutely drinkable.

Meet the Winemaker

Jean Boucabeille is a vineyard philosopher. On schist slopes near Perpignan, he farms organically—bee-friendly, plow-free, low-intervention—leveraging the land’s rhythm over farming ego. Les Orris means those shepherds’ slate shelters, and yep, this wine echoes their grit with elegance

Wine Specs

• Blend: 65% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache Noir—classic Roussillon power trio
  

• Vintage: 2021

• Region: Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOC, high-altitude schist terroir (~505 m elevation) for freshness and finesse
  

• Viticulture & Winemaking: Organic, hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentation, ~12 months French oak aging (per older vintages), seamless integration—not flashy
  

• ABV: ~14.5%
  

• Serving Temp: 16–18°C – cool enough to tease complexity, warm enough to flex it

Critic Reviews

• 93 pts — James Suckling: “Scented nose of dark plums, blackberries, chocolate, sweet spices... medium to full-bodied, fine firm tannins, peppery toward a long, focused finish.”
  

• Decanter: “Fragrant marzipan nose, creamy-textured palate with tangy acidity, gentle peach, sweet oak, nutty moreish finish.”
  

• Wine‑Searcher Critic Notes: Rich, intense—Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah—perfect lamb pairing.
  

Food Pairings

This wine begs for flavor-rich company:

• Lamb rack or grilled shoulder—mirrors that savory depth

• Ratatouille or eggplant terrine—earthy synergy unleashed

• Tapas or herb-forward cheeses—create texture tango with tannins

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you don’t settle for “I’ll do.” You want vineyards with rhythm and wines with reverence. Les Orris 2021 is serious yet unpretentious—layered, structured, and alive with terroir. It’s your everyday luxury that doesn’t feel like a compromise.

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