Terroir:
Selection of two terroirs to achieve a fine balance between strength and elegance:
- Rolled pebbles in the "La Crau" sector, on quaternary terraces for the Grenache grapes.
- Clay and limestone soils from the Cretaceous period and soft sandstone from the Miocene period for the Syrah grapes.
Facing north/south.
Vinification:
Manual harvest. Grapes are de-stemmed and pressed. A 21-day maceration period with regular punch-downs and rack & return operations. Malolactic fermentation. 14 months elevage of the Syrah in 275-litre Laurus barrels (new, 1 wine and 2 wines).
Production: 13,000 bottles
Bottled on: 25/04/2013
Note de dégustation:
Dark red colour. The nose includes aromas of ripe red berries, blackcurrant and raspberry. On the palate, the spicy notes and structure are typical of Grenaches grapes grown in La Crau. The finish is marked
by Syrah grapes produced on “cooler” soils, with a very pleasant freshness and elegant tannins (June 2014).
Service & accords:
16-18°C – Ideal when opened 1-hour ahead
Duck confit
Lamb marinated with cep mushrooms (porcini)
Loin of veal à la provençale
Optimum maturity: 2014-2021
Age des vignes & rendement:
31 years on average & Grenache vines over 80 years of age - 30 hl/ha
