Description
Plot selection
The vineyards are located at 130 meters up hill on a gently sloping south-east facing slope. The clay-limestone soil is composed of clay loam and fragments of limestone from the erosion of the slopes, alternating with marls and marly-limestones. The soil provides the vineyards with great water reserve, which is good for vines and grapes maturities in our Mediterranean climate.
Cultivation mode
The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.
Grapes varieties
Syrah : 80% Grenache : 20%
Winemaking and Aging
Harvest by hand or by machine according to the plots. Entirely destemmed. Traditional winemaking process with 3 to 4 days maceration followed by 14 days of alcoholic fermentation. Temperature control during the winemaking process. Aging in concrete tanks during 6 to 8 months minimum.
Colour : Purple color with brilliant reflections.
Nose : A nose on notes of garrigue, thyme, laurel, cade. Also fresh fruit, cherry.
Mouth : A very airy, elegant wine. It’s subtle, with notes of cocoa and red fruits. A final on notes of thyme and laurel.
Aging potential : 5 to 7 years.
Serving temperature : 14-16°C
Pairing : Charcuterie platter, brioche sausage. Black pudding with Cévennes onions. Cuttlefish with rust.
Description
Plot selection
The vineyards are located at 130 meters up hill on a gently sloping south-east facing slope. The clay-limestone soil is composed of clay loam and fragments of limestone from the erosion of the slopes, alternating with marls and marly-limestones. The soil provides the vineyards with great water reserve, which is good for vines and grapes maturities in our Mediterranean climate.
Cultivation mode
The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.
Grape varieties
Roussanne : 50% Vermentino : 20% Viognier : 20% Marsanne : 10%
Winemaking and Aging
Harvest by machine or by hand according to the plots. Entirely destemmed. Pressing after a short skin cold maceration. Cold settling without excess. Temperature control around 18°C during the winemaking process. Aging in stainless steel tanks during 4 to 5 weeks with lees.
Colour : Pale gold, with slight silvery highlights.
Nose : A first nose on white flowers, jasmine, which then develops on notes of almond, frangipane.
Mouth : An expressive mouth, acidulous with a nice length. Aromas of fruits with white flesh. Complex, ample and balanced.
Aging potential : 1 to 3 years.
Serving temperature : 10°C
Pairing : Grilled squid, grilled fish, prawns. Fresh tagliatelle with clams. Fresh goat cheese, manchego. Sweet almonds, fougasse of Aigues-Mortes.
Description
Plot selection
The vineyards are located at 130 meters up hill on a gently sloping south-east facing slope. The clay-limestone soil is composed of clay loam and fragments of limestone from the erosion of the slopes, alternating with marls and marly-limestones. The soil provides the vineyards with great water reserve, which is good for vines and grapes maturities in our Mediterranean climate.
Cultivation mode
The vineyard has been certified in organic farming since 2009 and in biodynamic farming since 2018.
Grape varieties
Cinsault : 40% Mourvèdre : 40% Grenache : 20%
Winemaking and Aging
Harvest by machine, early in the morning according to the plots. Partially destemmed. Cold pressing and juice selection. Cold settling without excess. Temperature control around 18°C during the winemaking process. Aging in stainless steel tanks during 4 to 5 months.
Colour : Pale color, clear. Pomelo, light raspberry reflections.
Nose : A first nose on fresh mint. Then, wild strawberry.
Mouth : Gourmand and complex. A slight sweetness. A menthol finish, very fresh.
Aging potential : 2 years.
Serving temperature : 10°C
Pairing : Marinated peppers, pimientos del padrón. Tapas, tomato pie. Grilled. Asian dishes, ginger. For dessert, strawberry cake.
Description
Plot selection
The grapes come from several vineyards planted on limestone soils. In the heart of garrigue and surrounded by Aleppo pines and green oak trees, the Mediterranean climate is quite cool.
Cultivation mode
The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.
Grape varieties
Syrah : 70 % Grenache : 30 %
Winemaking and Aging
Harvest by hand or by machine according to the plots. Entirely destemmed. Traditional winemaking process with 3 to 4 days maceration followed by 14 days of alcoholic fermentation. Temperature control during the winemaking process. Aging in concrete tanks during 5 to 6 months minimum. This cuvée has been elaborated without added sulfites from harvest to bottling.
Colour : Intense, purple colour.
Nose : An expressive and seductive nose, on black cherry, cocoa.
Mouth : Mouth very fluid, fresh. Warm and greedy. Beautiful drinkability, on cherry notes, a peppery finish.
Aging potential : 3 to 4 years.
Serving temperature : 13-14°C
Pairing : Grilled meats, lamb chops, fougasse with black olives. Tapenade, pissaladière. Clafoutis.