Ode To Lucien
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragu, grilled portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
Bedrock Wine Co.’s 'Ode to Lucien' is a heartfelt liquid homage to Lucien Peyraud, the legendary patriarch of Domaine Tempier who championed the Mourvèdre grape in Bandol. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW crafts this cuvée to prove that California's ancient, historic vineyards can produce Mourvèdre-dominant blends of equal depth, structure, and soul. Sourced from centenarian vines—often including heritage Mataro (Mourvèdre) from sites like the Bedrock Vineyard and Evangelho Vineyard—the wine is typically blended with small amounts of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah. It is fermented with native yeasts and a portion of whole clusters, then aged in neutral French oak to allow the wild, savory character of the fruit to shine. The result is a deeply complex red boasting notes of dark bramble fruit, cured meats, forest floor, and dried Mediterranean herbs, capturing both the spirit of the French south and the sun-drenched history of California viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2007 by winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, Bedrock Wine Co. is rooted in Sonoma, California, with a devoted mission to rehabilitate and preserve the state's historic old-vine vineyards. Operating out of the storied Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley—first planted in the mid-19th century—Twain-Peterson and partner Chris Cottrell champion California's viticultural heritage through minimalist, terroir-focused winemaking. The winery crafts energetic, site-expressive wines using classic heritage field blends alongside traditional varieties like Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Renowned for vitality and authenticity, Bedrock's bottlings, particularly the iconic Bedrock Heritage and single-vineyard old-vine expressions, stand as vital benchmarks of historic California wine.