Les Fleurs, Organic Red, Vin de France, 2022

From the beginning of the Fleurs du Sud project, the bottles were replaced with lighter bottles. This was a significant move that reduced the company’s carbon footprint as this represents 30g less glass per bottle, or more than a ton less of glass depending on the vintage’s production levels. Specifically, this means that contributions to the greenhouse effect have been reduced by the equivalent of 5,400 km of travel by light vehicle for every 30,000 bottles produced.

Further to Bruno's eco-conscious process to reduce his impact on the environment by choosing lighter bottles and/or those with a high percentage of recycled glass (containing at least 85% recycled glass), the Fleurs range is made only with organically farmed grapes and certified organic in France + UE. The labels (and cardboard cases) are printed on recycled paper and using environmentally friendly inks.

Les Fleurs is from a special plot of 60-year-old Cinsault. In the glass, the wine has a bright, medium ruby color. The nose unfolds with small red berries and a bit of citrus peel, seasoned with just a suggestion of white pepper. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied (definitely not alumbering, fat fruit bomb), with pretty flavors of ripe redraspberries and a touch of plum (from 10% young-vines Syrah). Long and lively on the finish, with just the perfect hint of thick-skin tannic structure.