Winemaker: Philippe Granger
Average annual production: 2.000 btles
Alcoholic strength: 14,5%/vol.
Variety(ies): 70% Grenache ; 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault
Type of soil: Limestone clay
Yield: 30 hl/ha
Age of vines: 75 years old
Harvest: Manual + vineyard and cellar selection
Vinification:
destemmed at 85%; Alcoholic fermentation then malolactic fermentation; Pigeage and moulting; temperature control below 30°.
Ageing:
500 litre oak barrels for 18 months and fibreglass tank.
COLOUR: Garnet
NOSE: Notes of forest fruits, with accents of jam mixed with cocoa tones. It is juicy with an excellent evolution.
MOUTH: Put a restrained power; the balance is good and very generous. Very promising
Guard +15 years
Gastronomy - Culinary pairings:
Serve at 18°.°C
Accompanies game meats, confit duck, cheeses
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MEDALS AND AWARDS
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90/100 Jeb Dunnuck vintage 2015
R. Parker: 90-92/100: vintage 2015
Rhone Report: 90/100 vintage 2015
Brussels World Gold Medal Brussels 2012 vintage
R. Parker: 90-92/100: vintage 2012
Rhone Report: 90/100 vintage 2012
92/100 Andreas Larsson vintage 2018