Terroir :

Sand located in the area of Cabrières, on the place called “La Bessade”, at the north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appelation Controlee.

Grappes : 

100% Grenache Noir (100 years old vineyard)

Yield :

17 hl/ha

Vinification :

Exclusively hand-picked, hand-selected and de-stemmed grapes.

25 to 30 days of fermentation.

Aged in vats, and then in the French oak demi-muids (hogshead barrels around

double the standard size) from April during 15 months .Bottled after 2 or 3 years

Tasting Notes :

Lovely intense shiny deep crimson robe, with small stone fruit (plum, wild cherry)

aromas, and notes of fresh liquorice and undergrowth.

Great amplitude for this powerful, elegant, racy and fresh palate; lovely structure

with really fine and silky tannins. A lovely long-lasting finish with liquorice and sweet spice notes.

Winemaker’s Advice :

With this wine’s excellent cellaring potential (15 to 20 years), the gourmet should

wait 5 years before this wine starts to show off its great complexity.

Decant an hour before serving. Ideal serving temperature: 16°C