Terroir
Clayey, chalky with big pebble stones, sandy for some plots
Grape Varieties
60% Grenache - 30 % Mourvèdre - 10% Syrah
Average Age of the Vines
80 years, some plots are even a hundred years old !
Grape-Picking
Manual, with a selection in the vineyard on the stainless grape bin. The harvest started on the 20th of September 2016. Right from seeing the very first free run wines, we noticed beautifully intense and deep colors.
Wine-Making
Traditional during 15 days - Using thermoregulation for a good control of the temperatures
Ageing
8 to 12 months in big oak barrels
Wine-tasting notes
To the eye, a beautifully intense and deep colour. The Grenache exhales notes of raspberry, black fruits and a lot of spices. In the mouth, Vieilles Vignes 2016 gives a rich and full tasting, with a velvety and subtle delicacy and a great freshness.