RED
2019
Located north of Mont Ventoux, this wine carries the legend according to which the Pope in the 14th century, returning very tired from Lyon, regained his health by drinking this wine.
Grape variety
▪ 50% Grenache – 50% Syrah
▪ Age of vines 40 years
LAND OF WIND
TERROIR
▪ Temperate Mediterranean climate
▪ Geological complexity, rolled pebbles on the plateau rising between 400 and 430 m and scree slopes on hillsides in red clay terraces. The plots located on the edge of scrubland benefit from a very beautiful southern exposure
WINEMAKING AND BREEDING
▪ Manual harvest, 100% destemmed
▪ Fermentation in concrete vats, thermoregulated at 25°C on naturally present native yeasts. Once or twice a day, pumping over or delestage ensures good extraction of tannins and color. Vatting lasts up to 3 weeks with stirring of the lees
▪ Malolactic fermentation followed by aging in stainless steel vats for 6 months
TASTING
▪ Intense purple red color
▪ Complex and fine nose of red fruit giving way to aromas of garrigue and liquorice
▪ Palate frank attack, rich and delicious with notes of red fruits, flavors of thyme. Silky tannins providing very nice length on the palate
SERVICE ADVICE / AGREEMENT
▪ Ideal pairing with an anchovy prime rib
▪ Service temperature between 16 and 18° C
▪ Aging potential 5-7 years
