Julien Auroux Bergerac Rouge 2021 asti Marasca cherry and star anise

Marasca cherry and star anise framed in taut

and tarry earth linger through the finish that simply begs for another bite of whatever you’ve cooked up: something fresh off the grill and sticky with BBQ sauce

before a gentle touch of earthy farmhouse brett takes hold on the finish

As noted in the Oberberg Auslese Trocken note

is leading the pack in defining Oregon's special -  especially spicy - sort of Gamay

Julien Auroux Bergerac Rouge 2021 asti Marasca cherry and star aniseNose of suede, brambly underbrush, rose petals, chalky clay, and black raspberry. The palate is surprisingly fruity, with leather and bergamot tea and dried rose and black pepper all wrapped in rich raspberry fruit. While tannins are there, they inform the velvety texture rather than define it. The finish is a mix of earth briar patch and rose garden. This is an easy choice for filet au poivre, mushroom stews, and duck.