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Jean-Louis Mourre is a third generation winemaker in the Vacqueyras.
His kind eyes and genuine smile make the tour of his property a very
warm experience on this brisk March morning. He has outgrown his old
facility where tanks, barrels and vats are tucked into every conceivable
nook and he is excited to tell us about the new winery currently under
construction. One can only wonder how he crafts such delicious wines
in these tight quarters. As we tour the domaine and taste with Jean-Louis
he reminisces about memories of his father, Gilbert, and about riding
on the big red tractor when he was four or five. He introduces us to
his son Noah, now five years old, and proclaims him the fourth generation
of winemakers in the Mourre family. For Jean-Louis making wine is about
passion, tradition, and the integrity of making wine the way his father
taught him. Except for the barrel fermented Cuvèe “G” (in
memory of his father), a very rich and delicious blend of Grenache and
Syrah, all of his wines are 100% stainless steel fermented. They are
fresh and beautifullybalanced with rich concentration and purity of fruit. |
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