Small crop following severe coulure on Grenache, but the wines are fine-grained and lengthy, with deliciously ripe flavors; well-balanced and should cellar well. Impossible to give grape percentages as this cuvee originates from collections vines where different grapes types are planted together. Grenache vines have hundred years old, complemented by very old Vaccarèse, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Black Terret, Muscardin and even white grapes including Clairette and Picpoul.
Hand harvesting, destemming and sorting Fermentation at very low temperature to favor soft diffusion of flavor compounds with daily tasting during maceration (1 month) Ageing during more than 15 months : 50 % in barrels, 25% in vats and 25% in concrete tanks.
The nose develops black fruits aromas with roasted spices. In the mouth, tannins are present with softness and a nice saltiness thanks to the old grenache. This wine has a powerful body.