Selected parcels on the characteristic terroir of the Luberon, composed of clay-limestone soils and stony scree. The vines are over 30 years old.
73 % Syrah
20 % Grenache noir
7 % Marselan
Harvested at the end of September, the grapes are destemmed and not crushed.
Long vatting time: from 3 to 5 weeks depending on the plots.
Aged without racking in French oak barrels, in 30% new barrels for 70% of one wine.
The wine has a beautiful intense ruby-violet color, typical for a strong concentration. The nose is expressive, gourmandizing and very flattering with notes of ripe fruits, jam and blond tobacco. On the palate, soft and longing with a dominance of fresh fruits. The mouth becomes more complex with the melting of the woody notes which mix with leather and black olives. Beautiful amplitude due to the aromatic intensity, supported by the concentration of the tannins, well structured and integrated, which do not present any kind of aggressiveness. Overall rich and silky.
Serve at 18°C, if possible decant 3 hours in advance. It will accompany marvelously a rib of beef or all your favorite game. A wine to keep, to be drunk within 5 years.