Son of a Butcher shows the softer side of Yannick’s favorite red grape, Tannat, and its amazing potential as a blending varietal.
Color: Deep black cherry. Nose: Bright, complex, generous and profound with notes of baked blackberry pie, dry sage, white pepper, licorice, medium roast coffee, forest floor and subtle French oak.
Mouth: Supple attack, delicate roundness, full-bodied, offering sweet spices, pure dark berries, silky tannins and fresh long finish.
Best accompanied with all-American hot dogs, baby-back ribs and big, juicy hamburgers on the BBQ.
The roots in the vineyards that Yannick chooses for his wines run as deep as his ancestral racines. Born in Gascony, France to the son of a butcher, he makes his wines with the heart of a Gascon using the earth, elements and fruit of California. Bringing together these passions of place, time and the elements requires hard work with a gentle hand to produce the alchemy of stand-apart wines.
Yannick’s dedication continues with the art of blending that which he extracts from the fruit skillfully wielding sharp nose, keen taste and intuitive touch. His wines are recognized for their qualities of balanced drinkability and food-worthiness while being sought-after by wine geeks from all over.
Yannick’s reputation has been made not by following in anyone’s particular footsteps but rather by taking what he has learned from great mavericks and integrating it into what he discovers to be true. His history of working with grape varietals from the Southwest of France is well known. Now, he carries forward his winemaking mission still embracing Colombard, Tannat and other favored varietals and blending them to create revived, and even edge-bending wines.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
I’m debating between 6 and a case. I have some from the 6 I bought on the previous offering, so I popped the cork on one and tried it by itself, with various cheeses, some cervelat, and some veg chili. It’s pleasant to sip, with no rough edges, nice berry flavors (blackberry, a little black raspberry), and a pleasant, long finish. As far as the cheeses (fresh mozz, regular mozz, Vermont sharp cheddar, Polish szafir) went, the wine went best with the cheddar and szafir, which are both fairly hard, crumbly cheeses. It didn’t add or detract from the cervelat or the chili. All-in-all, I’d call it a good everyday house wine that will drink easily with most food or by itself. In for another 12; after tonight’s bottle I’ve still got 4 more, but it does go down easily.
@DickL almost a day later, it’s still a pleasant wine. It didn’t change much overnight. It says it’s 14.7, but it doesn’t seem that alcoholic to me. Although my cellar is full to overflowing, I’m not sorry about getting another case. I’m a little curious about how it will age. Any guidance from the winemaker?
I’m in; I still have 2 bottles of the 2013 Y. Rousseau Reserve Tannat - The Musketeer left, I guess this will be the closest we see again??? >>minuscule-hazardous-jasmine
The French word for butcher is boucher. My last name is spelled slightly different, but pronounced the same. I am either the son of a butcher, or the son of a yule log. I’m hoping for the former and feel like I should get some royalties here
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations.)
2020 Y. Rousseau. Son of a Butcher Red Blend - $25 = 14.70%
@Kraxberger Ignore that - after 2nd cup of coffee remembered the link to the Spring offering.
I’m in for a case. Donkey wine (Mendo Blendo) stock is running low. Seems to be a lot of similarities with this one.
Wow! My case was delivered! Way ahead of the estimate! Can’t wait to get home and try a glass! I have some smoked brisket from a friend’s BBQ joint waiting as well!
2020 Y. Rousseau. Son of a Butcher Red Blend
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
276.00.00/Case for 12x 2020 Y. Rousseau. Son of a Butcher Red Blend at Y Rousseau. Wines
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Sep 15 - Monday, Sep 19
2020 Y. Rousseau. Son of a Butcher Red Blend
6 bottles for $84.99 $14.16/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $144.99 $12.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
I think the last offer of this wine was $152.99?
@Boatman72 Yes.
previous offer
@Boatman72 @rjquillin @Boatman72 @rjquillin Previous offer (March 30, 2022)
@rjquillin I’m calling a sellout
@ttboy23 Wouldn’t surprise me. I think I’ve got some bottles, but no purchase history here or CT entry. RWS? I’ll look tomorrow…
@rjquillin For the “sellout”…I might have thought it was Friday already, since I’m on vacation tomorrow
I’m debating between 6 and a case. I have some from the 6 I bought on the previous offering, so I popped the cork on one and tried it by itself, with various cheeses, some cervelat, and some veg chili. It’s pleasant to sip, with no rough edges, nice berry flavors (blackberry, a little black raspberry), and a pleasant, long finish. As far as the cheeses (fresh mozz, regular mozz, Vermont sharp cheddar, Polish szafir) went, the wine went best with the cheddar and szafir, which are both fairly hard, crumbly cheeses. It didn’t add or detract from the cervelat or the chili. All-in-all, I’d call it a good everyday house wine that will drink easily with most food or by itself. In for another 12; after tonight’s bottle I’ve still got 4 more, but it does go down easily.
@DickL almost a day later, it’s still a pleasant wine. It didn’t change much overnight. It says it’s 14.7, but it doesn’t seem that alcoholic to me. Although my cellar is full to overflowing, I’m not sorry about getting another case. I’m a little curious about how it will age. Any guidance from the winemaker?
I’m in; I still have 2 bottles of the 2013 Y. Rousseau Reserve Tannat - The Musketeer left, I guess this will be the closest we see again???
>>minuscule-hazardous-jasmine
@PLSemenza probably.
After looking at the reviews and notes from the last offering I’m going to bite this time. In for a case!
/giphy understanding-jealous-barracuda
I missed this one last time, and really WANTED to get a case, so in for one.
/giphy mischievous-shy-downtown
As a side question: How does one become a Rat?? I would love to be selected for this honor. ♥
@veevandyke
drop a note to @wccwinegirl aka Alice
@WCCWineGirl
I would also love to be a rat! Idk if there are any rules or steps but definitely open to trying
The French word for butcher is boucher. My last name is spelled slightly different, but pronounced the same. I am either the son of a butcher, or the son of a yule log. I’m hoping for the former and feel like I should get some royalties here
/giphy operatic-unsafe-custard
In for case.
/giphy weary-virtual-smile
/giphy merciful-crowded-potluck
Just wanted to see what giphy bestowed upon me. Have a nice night everyone.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations.)
2020 Y. Rousseau. Son of a Butcher Red Blend - $25 = 14.70%
Loved this on the last offer, in for a case!
/giphy craven-interesting-gambler
/giphy tranquil-crooked-connection
No Rats??
@Kraxberger Ignore that - after 2nd cup of coffee remembered the link to the Spring offering.
I’m in for a case. Donkey wine (Mendo Blendo) stock is running low. Seems to be a lot of similarities with this one.
@Kraxberger Same here. I liked the Mendo Blendo.
/giphy terrified-flirtatious-ostrich
Debated on the case, but in for 6!
In for a case. WTH sounds good!
/giphy auburn-frightening-rhythm
Can’t stop, won’t stop.
Loved the Tannat so let’s go in for a case.
/giphy wanting-calm-cord
Wow! My case was delivered! Way ahead of the estimate! Can’t wait to get home and try a glass! I have some smoked brisket from a friend’s BBQ joint waiting as well!