Underdog Grape · France

Mondeuse

If you drink Syrah for the black pepper and the savory edge, Mondeuse gives you both from a colder mountain and a lower price.

Tasting profile
Bitter cherry and blueberry wrapped in cracked black pepper, with an acid line that keeps the whole thing upright.
Where it grows
Savoie, France
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Savoie, France

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