Nature of the soils: Clayey, chalky and covered with rolled pebbles

Varieties: Grenache noir 50%, Syrah 30%, Carignan 20%.

Alcohol by vol: 13.5°

Annual volume: 30 000 bottles.

Ageing: 8 years in cellar

Wine-making techniques:

The grapes are carefully selected and harvested by hand. Total de-stemming followed by a traditional vinification. Vatting from 15 to 21 days in thermo-regulated tanks. The wine is aged in oak barrel during 4 months.

Tasting notes:

This wine has a lovely deep purple colour. On the nose, it reveals an intense bouquet of black and red fruits. On the palate, this full-bodied wine will please you with its rounded tannins and its fruity aromas. This wine is best served at 16-17°C and perfectly pairs with red meat, grilled or in sauce, and with cheese.

Review / ratings:

• Gold medal - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2013
• Silver medal - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2012
• Gold medal (81/100) - Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2013
• Gold Medal - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2012
• 1 star - Guide Hachette des Vins 2012
• Gold Medal - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2011
• Gold Medal with congratulations from the Jury - Concours des Vins, Orange 2011
• Silver medal - Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2010
• 85/100 - Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2010
• Gold medal - Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2009
• Silver medal - Foire aux vins, Uzès 2009
• 16/20 - "Le Point Spécial Vins" september 2009
• Gold medal with congratulations from the Jury - Concours des vins, Orange 2008