Description
Grape: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre
Terroir: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre grapes are grown on the gentle slopes near Dentelles de Montmirail. Soils are made up of marl, clay and sand. Vineyard elevations between 150-500 meters.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand harvested and transported to the winery in small crates. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled tanks with the maceration period lasting approximately 14 days. The wine is aged on its lees first in tank for 3 months followed by an additional 6 months in large oak casks. The finished wine is very lightly filtered (cross flow) and not fined. The wines rest in bottle for a minimum of 3 months prior to release.