Terroir

Southern Rhône Valley own-appellation wine (cru) Grape varieties: Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%) Selected from parcels planted in the rocky, limestone "garrigue" scrublands and lower slopes of the 'Dentelles de Montmirail' hills

Vinification

From destemmed bunches, grape varieties are vinified separately Then blending following malolactic fermentation And transfered into barrels in the spring following the harvest

Ageing

20% barrel-matured prior to maturation in unlabelled bottles

Colour

Deep ruby colour with glistening highlights

Nose

Highly aromatic and complex with characteristic notes of kirsch and undergrowth

Palate

A wine characteristic of its appellation full-bodied and robust, but relatively fat It has a silky, aromatic finish

Wines & Food Pairing

Serve at 16°-17° C (61°-63° F) Young, it will an ideal accompaniment to red and white meat Aged with game, meat cooked in sauce and ripe cheese