Yoyo La Tranchee 2023

Alcohol: 13%

Grape(s): 70% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah

Location: Banyuls-sur-Mer, Roussillon, France (Black schist soils between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean)

Tasting Notes: Black cherry Violet Strawberry jam Supple texture Melted tannins Fresh minerality

Notes: Carbonic maceration (12 days) Aged 6 months in neutral oak Unfined, unfiltered Tiny sulfur addition (1g/hl) Organic farming Hand-harvested Cellar-worthy for 5–7 years

Food pairing: Grilled lamb Roasted vegetables Hard cheeses (e.g. Comté) Mediterranean dishes Charred eggplant Tapenade crostini

Winery Story: Domaine Yoyo is the soulful project of Laurence Manya Krief, a former fashion executive who traded Paris runways for the rugged slopes of Banyuls-sur-Mer. Since 2008, she’s farmed 5 hectares of old vines organically, often with the help of her mule, Uma. Her vineyards cling to steep, schist-laced hillsides overlooking the sea, and her winemaking is resolutely low-intervention—carbonic maceration, neutral oak, and minimal sulfur. “La Tranchée” is a flagship cuvée: juicy, floral, and mineral, with a texture that’s both rustic and refined. It’s a wine that channels the wild beauty of the Agriates and the quiet rebellion of its maker.