Grape varieties:
75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Age of the vines:
Between 40 and 100 years old
Geographic situation and types of soils:
The “Vignobles de la Serrière” vineyard is in the north of the appellation, between the villages of Courthézon, Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, on alluvial terraces composed of rounded pebbles mixed with sandy red clay
Farming methods:
Certified High Environmental Value: Respect and preservation of the biodiversity. Methods based on the principals of Agroecology
Methods of vinification:
De-stemming of the grapes, maceration for a period of 20 days minimum. The wine is aged in French oak barrels between 6 to 12 months
Tasting:
Served at 16 to 18°C - Peak: 10 to 15 years
Appearance: deep and intense dark red colour
Nose: ripe black cherry with hints of vanilla and anise
Palate: it displays notes of black cherry, bitter black chocolate with hints of vanilla. This is a powerful and complex wine with harmonious and well-balanced tannic structure
Wine & Food:
Ideal with a lamb shoulder in Provence herbs, grilled beef or
Strawberries salad