The parcel
Granitic, eroded on the surface in the form of sand. South/southeast orientation; the plots are located on the vineyard plots named “Saint Pierre” and “Mazard”. Vineyard: Average age: 40 years, 7,500 vines/Ha Yield: 29 hl/ha Altitude: 380 m. Grape variety: Syrah noir petite serine. Culture: Environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Winemaking & ageing
Sorted whole bunches, without SO2, with punch-downs twice a day for 2.5 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, without artificial temperature control. Malolactic fermentation in Burgundy barrels. Ageing: 18 months on the lees in Burgundy barrels, under reductive conditions, without racking, with lees stirring and no SO2.
Tasting notes
Elegant, rich and mineral wine with a beautiful purple color. It is slightly spicy, fruity (peaches, figs) with notes of violet, licorice and black olive tapenade. It is a velvety, dense and delicious wine, enhanced by beautiful tension and sapidity.
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