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A Vintage saved by the months of September and October, which were exceptional.
A summer-like spring and a spring-like summer and an optimal autumn… This, more or less, summarises the Vintage.
The weather conditions in spring, reminiscent of summer, suggested that it would be a relatively early harvest. But a summer, which more resembled spring in character, slowed down the maturity, above all that of Grenache. Autumn, however, enhanced eve-rything, and, ultimately, provided fantastic condi-tions for the harvest.
The conditions during the growing cycle really fa-voured Syrah and Mourvèdre. Grenache has suffered somewhat from a chilly and rainy July. Yields were also high, which tended to impede maturation and was a potential risk to the overall health of the grapes.
As is so often the case in these conditions, Old Vines in Great Terroirs come into their own. Wines made from such vines and those which follow are, in my opinion, really exceptional. They are however an exception, representing a tiny proportion of the overall production.Buyers, beware, and be careful, therefore, when choosing your Wines!
La Crau, les Serres, le Belvédère.
AgeingAllier and Tronçais new oak and one Wine casks
Fresh, pure and complex. Powerful, with great potential. We would not advise trying it before several years of ageing.
This is a real food wine which will complement even very strongly flavoured dishes.
14%
BottlingWithout fining, Light filtration.
CépagesGrenache blanc : 50 % Roussanne : 50 %
This is like liquid honeycomb in its waxy, savory-sweet flavor. A blend of equal parts roussanne and grenache blanc, the wine picks up spice and vanilla from a dollop of oak, but it's the golden fruit and sun-warmed stone flavors that last, lush and lifted with well-wrapped acidity. Polished Chateauneuf.
Tara Q Thomas
Wine & Spirit
, 92/100
, 2014-02-01
Deep ruby. Candied dark berries, pipe tobacco, cola and licorice on the deeply perfumed nose. The palate offers lush, weighty blueberry and blackcurrant flavors that expand with air and pick up a peppery, spicy nuance. The clinging finish is firmed by youthful, chewy tannins.
Josh Raynolds
Stephen International Wine Cellar
, 92/100
, 2014-01-01
Rather lush for the vintage, with a creamy feel to the fresh butter, white peach, yellow apple and Cavaillon melon notes. An echo of quinine lends lovely contrast to the finish. Roussanne and Grenache Blanc.
James Molesworth
Wine Spectator
, 93/100
, 2013-10-31