The 2020 Domaine des Ardoisières Améthyste Rouge from Savoie is a captivating red blend, often featuring Persan and Mondeuse Noire grapes, known for its mineral-driven profile. This wine hails from incredibly steep, schist-laden vineyards in the mountains above Cévins, where heroic viticulture is practiced, sometimes limiting work to just a few hours a day due to the intense sun and incline. The winery, founded by Michel Grisard and now run by Brice Omont, is celebrated for its minimal intervention approach and for changing the face of the underestimated Savoie winemaking region. 【Elite, pretty mental drop that drinks like top shelf Côte-Rôtie.】 The Améthyste 2020 offers a mineral raspberry fruit undertone with a peppery and saline finish. Community tasting notes also highlight floral notes of violet, ripe strawberry, blackcurrant, white pepper, clove, and a lightly meaty character, with fine-grained medium-plus tannins and a long, fruity, and spicy palate. It's described as deeply colored, aromatic, and sometimes funky, with cherry, blackberry, raspberry, animal hide, and crushed stone notes, showcasing a soft and spicy profile with medium body and tannins, and high acidity. 🍴 Food Pairing: This versatile red would pair beautifully with roasted lamb, duck confit, or even a rich mushroom risotto. Its peppery and mineral notes would also complement hard, aged cheeses or charcuterie. 🥂 Event Suggestions: Perfect for a sophisticated dinner party, a special occasion celebrating regional French wines, or an intimate gathering where a unique and expressive red wine is appreciated.