January Wine of the Month
THE VINTAGE
This 2017 vintage will be remembered as the year of all records: the driest year in 30 years, non-interventionist vineyard work, optimal harvest conditions, a very small yield due to climatic hazards, and wines with very rich potential.
DESCRIPTION
“Côtes du Rhône par Excellence”. Fruity and fleshy with beautiful tannins, its a great everyday wine.
SITUATION
This wine is a blend of Grenache (mainly from our Prébois vineyard in Orange), Syrah from further north (from our vineyard in Vinsobres) and Mourvèdre.
TERROIR
The vineyard of Prébois has clayey limestone soils covered with stones. In Vinsobres the terraces are rich in quartz and marl limestone.
PROCESS
The harvest is sorted and destemmed. Vinification then takes place in stainless steel and oak. Ageing in tanks and Foudre (25%) for a year.
VARIETALS
Grenache
Mourvedre
Syrah