The 2013 is a blend of 70 % Terret and 30 % Grey Grenache, farmed at impressively low yields (less than 25 hl/hr) on a limestone plateau with very stony topsoil. Vinification and elevage is carried out in 500 litre Stockinger barrels for 9 months and the resulting wine has texture and grip, floral aromatics giving way to a palate which is both smoky, crisp and richly satisfying; a good match for terrine, white meat salads or even Fusion cuisine…..
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer

The wine is an attractive garnet red with purple highlights. The intense and delicate nose reveals luscious ripe fruit aromas mingled with succulent milk chocolate and liquorice notes.

The supple and smooth attack shows mature, elegant, well-rounded tannins, while the packed and elegant mid-palate expands on red fruit flavours accompanied by notes of toast, leaving an impression of succulence and fullness. Distinguished, the very long finish lingers on elegant fruit.

This cuvée is made from Carignan, Syrah and Grenache fruit from old vines which are farmed biodynamically and planted high in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The high altitude allows the fruit to retain a lovely freshness which gives this wine finesse and elegance. Made using minimum amounts of sulphur, this red has plenty of ripe blackcurrant and red berry fruit which sit alongside leather, thyme and a subtle “animal note”, which is present enough to give complexity without overwhelming the palate as some natural wines can do. Aged at the domaine, this is ready for drinking, although it will mature very gracefully should one wish to keep it for a while.
Oliver Barton, Wine Buyer