Jean-François Quénard, Mondeuse Terres Rouges, Savoie, France, 2019

An Alpine red made 100% from Mondeuse. It's a grape that doesn't always ripen well, but excelled in the sensational 2019 vintage. Aged for 10 months in a mix of stainless steel and concrete eggs, this is modest in alcohol, with dark berry fruit and a hint of pepper. There's good acidity and freshness too. Reminiscent of some Loire reds, it would be a great match for charcuterie.