plots on a terroir of gravel and red clay-limestone, with a significant slope facing west.20 to 25 year old vines, pruned in cordon de Royat with double trellising. Member of the Terra Vitis Charter, a sustainable agriculture charter. Harvesting with a Pellenc grape harvester.
de-stemming, traditional vinification, and temperature control; 15-day maceration
Aging in half muid of 1/3 of the blend for 9 months.
Deep colour, brown garnet reflections. Empyreumatic, smoky, ashy nose, opening to jammy black fruits and spices. Full-bodied, sunny, energised by assertive Mediterranean flavours. Strong tannins, generous finish. For marinated meat.