Description
Plot selection
The vines are located on the Pic Saint-Loup appellation. They are planted on a soil resulting from the breakdown of calcareous rocks of the Quaternary period (Jurassic limestone, harder and older). These specificities offer fine and elegant wines, rich of the characteristics of this unique terroir
Cultivation mode
The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.
Grape varieties
Syrah : 60% Grenache : 30% Mourvèdre : 10%
Winemaking and Aging
Harvest by hand or by machine according to the plots. Entirely destemmed. Traditional winemaking process with 3 to 4 months maceration in concrete tanks. Temperature control during the winemaking process. Aging in concrete tanks during 12 months minimum.
Colour : Deep red, purple color.
Nose : A bright nose, very aromatic, which develops on notes of licorice, blackcurrant.
Mouth : A mouth with a beautiful volume, expressive. Tannins are supple and melted. Notes of red fruits, blackberries, blackcurrant, black olive. Also notes of cade. A peppery finish.
Aging potential : 5 to 7 years.
Serving temperature : 14-16°C
Pairing : Provencal vegetables, lamb tagine. Rack of lamb with rosemary. Tapas. Cheese assortments. Strawberry dessert
Description
Plot selection
The vines are located on the Pic Saint-Loup appellation. They are planted on a soil resulting from the breakdown of calcareous rocks of the Quaternary period (Jurassic limestone, harder and older). These specificities offer fine and elegant wines, rich of the characteristics of this unique terroir.
Cultivation mode
The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.
Grape varieties
Syrah : 50% Grenache : 50%
Winemaking and Aging
Harvest by hand or machine according to the plots. Destemming and direct pressing. Traditional winemaking process with temperature control. Aging in tanks during 3 to 4 months before bottling.
Colour : A peach color with redcurrant reflects.
Nose : A fresh, minty nose that opens up to notes of dried flowers and ripe red fruit. A fresh, delicate nose.
Mouth : On the palate, a rosé of character, balanced and long. Both full-bodied and fine, the mid-palate presents notes of ripe red fruit and wild strawberries. A gourmet rosé.
Aging potential : 2 years.
Serving temperature : 10°C
Pairing : Pan-fried scallops in tikka massala sauce, monkfish in cream sauce, shrimp rougail. Stuffed tomatoes. Red mullet fillets. For dessert, red fruit cakes, gazelle horns.
