Planted north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape; from La Crau, Pignan and Terres Blanches. Age of Vines: 100 years old. We pick the berries in several batches to allow perfect grape ripeness. We do the first rigorous selection by vine and again in the winery to make sure we get the best quality grapes. 100% de-stemming depending on the vintage. We use gentle extraction techniques, fermentation lasting about three weeks to one month with a cold maceration at the start. The must is then heated to around 28°C. Approx. 18 months ageing is carried out in cement vats. To help retain lively aroma and flavour, our wines aren’t filtered or fined.
Sourced from the pure sandy soils in the Crau area and vineyards around Pignan, our father Pierre was always loyal to his parcels of 100 year old Grenache. This cuvée pays homage to his devotion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape's flagship variety. Hallmarked by elegance and delicacy, this wine shows finesse perfectly poised by strength of character.
Lovely blood-red colour with crimson edges. Its powerful nose is reminiscent of basalt, tobacco leaf with cooked fruit notes and juicy prunes. Powerful structured palate, rich and rounded with flavours of fresh strawberry compote, raspberries, cherries tinged with thyme, wild juniper and violet rockrose.