The 2024 Chemin de la Brune is arguably the most delicate and ethereal wine in the L’Anglore portfolio. Unlike the domaine’s Tavel cuvées, which rely on semi-carbonic maceration and derive structure from skin contact, Chemin de la Brune is produced primarily through direct pressing of old-vine Grenache, complemented by varieties such as Bourboulenc, Syrah and Carignan. The result is a remarkably pale rosé that emphasizes finesse, purity and texture over power. It is bottled as Vin de France because its style sits well outside the traditional expectations of Tavel.
The nose is subtle yet highly expressive, revealing aromas of white peach, wild strawberry, red currant and mandarin zest, intertwined with jasmine blossom, fresh herbs and a delicate mineral undertone. With air, hints of rose petal, crushed stone and Mediterranean herbs emerge, lending complexity while maintaining an impression of effortless elegance.
On the palate, the wine is silky and almost weightless, yet surprisingly persistent. Flavours of wild strawberry, blood orange, white peach and citrus peel are carried by vibrant acidity and a fine saline edge. The texture is velvety rather than crisp, giving the wine a Burgundian sense of balance and refinement that is rarely encountered in southern Rhône rosé. The finish is long, clean and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of mandarin, mint and delicate red fruits.
While irresistibly drinkable in its youth, Chemin de la Brune possesses enough concentration and balance to evolve over several years, gradually developing greater savoury complexity while retaining its signature freshness. It is one of the purest expressions of Eric Pfifferling’s philosophy: natural winemaking, transparency of fruit and an unwavering pursuit of elegance.
