Soil and Farming
Stoney Clay on Limestone on parcels with a southwesterly exposure. The farming philosophy is based upon the use of natural products, no herbicides or pesticides and prudent limited intervention.

Grape Varieties
Syrah and Grenache Noir (80/20). The average age of the vines was 15 years at harvest.

Harvest
Hand harvested, sorted on table de tri and destemmed.

Vinification
Fermented for between 2 and 3 weeks in stainless steel temperature controlled vats with a fermentation at 26C with daily pumping over. Aged in second wine oak barrels for 14 months.

Tasting notes
The colour is an intense a deep red. The powerful aroma is rich in fruit, particularly blackcurrant and small cherries; then come the notes of toast, spices and pepper with a hint of leather finishing this multitude of aromas. The impact of the vanilla is straightforward and it spreads out in the mouth in full and opulent waves.

Availability
2500 bottles.

Serving Notes
It is best served between 15-17° C and is a good accompaniment with roasted meats and stews.