Vintage: 2020
Guard: Potential 10 years
Terroir: North facing, altitude of 300 m. Plots representing the geological range of the area: Quaternary limestone scree, Urgonian limestone scree and Eocene clayey sands; high daily thermal amplitude, all year round.
Culture: Organic conversion started at the end of 2018; vines 40 years old on average; organic fertilizers; active promotion of biodiversity and enrichment of the microbiome.
Harvest: Between September 16 and 28. Low yields, around 20 hl/ha.
Winemaking: 3-week maceration for Syrah and Grenache; semi-carbonic maceration for Carignan; blend 92% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 3% Carignan; 18-month aging, 45% in oak truncated cone vats, 30% in tuns and 25% in stainless steel vats; sulfiting below biodynamic standards. ALC 14%
Color: deep red with purple highlights.
Nose: blackberry, concentrated black fruits; spices, pepper, grilled meat, hint of toasted bread.
Palate: amplified aromas, especially spices; well-integrated wood; firm but melted tannins; good length.
Agreements: Beef cheek, 7-hour lamb, stuffed guinea fowl, truffle pasta
