2019 Clos de l'Anhel "Les Dimanches" Corbières (Previously $30)

Sophie Guiraudon is the owner of Clos de l’Anhel, a sheepfold surrounded by ten hectares of vines in Languedoc’s ancient Corbières appellation (Anhel means “lamb” in the local Occitan dialect). She farms her 25 acres alone but finds community in Les Vinifilles (“Wine Girls”), a trade organization of women who support one another and celebrate the “culture of wine.” Most of her work is done by hand, from trimming and pruning to hoeing the soil. “Les Dimanches” incorporates fruit from Sophie’s best and oldest parcels, meant for special Sunday dinners with family and friends. The cépage is 60% Carignan from 80-year-old vines with 30% Syrah and 10% Grenache. It’s deep, rich, and bold with classic garrigue notes typical of the region—thyme, rosemary, and lavender—while on the palate, dried cranberry and cured meat offer a wonderful juxtaposition of fruit and savory components that make the wine ideal for pairing with a variety of dishes.