« Guide Hachette 2009»

Grapes:

Grenache: 80%

Mourvedre: 10%

Syrah: 10%

 

Terroir:

Harvest at full maturity with a rigorous screening, selection in small plots yield slopes of the valley of Trignon, micro climate for the vine: the south west exposure allows them to enjoy the sun setting over the Rhone Valley. The nights are cool and airy, which helps slow the transfer of the grapes.

The basement of limestone gravel, very poor, has the advantage of well-draining rainwater.

 

Vinification:

The selection of old vines is manually harvested, 80% of clusters are then scratched. Maceration is long (31 days) with controlled temperatures. Incorporation of 20% of the wine press.

 

Tasting Notes:

Beautiful deep garnet color, clear, expressive nose with notes of ripe fruit, anise, spice, licorice, the mouth is dense and structured with notes of blackberry, plum, lots of fat, flesh , tannins and tight ends in final

 

Serving suggestions:

Culinary agreements: cuisine de terroir, lapin aux herbes de garrigue ou thon grillé.

Serving temperature: 16-18 ° C

Aging potential: 5-8 years