Yannick Pelletier
Yannick Pelletier works in Languedoc-Roussillon, the sprawling southern French region known for robust Mediterranean reds built on Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan. The winery's portfolio centers on Saint-Chinian expressions that capture the garrigue-tinged character of the appellation. L'R de Saint-Chinian, a Syrah and Grenache blend, leads the range and has drawn attention from Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. Coccigrues—a more complex blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache—follows in depth and structure. L'Engoulevent Saint-Chinian rounds out the core offerings, layering Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache into a wine of textural interest. These are southern French reds built for food, marked by the mineral and herbal undertones of their terroir rather than fruit-forward opulence.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate