The vintage

Understanding and succeeding this vintage required, indeed, presence in the Vineyard, careful work, a certain patience, and even, clearly, a genuine expertise…
Despite being described as “Great” by some Vignerons, its considerable heterogeneity, depending on the sectors, requires us to take a certain measure...
Shaped by very finkle spring weather conditions, this very demanding and singular vintage will remain engraved in winegrowers memories.
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Terroir

On the Borders of the AOC Châteauneuf, side of Courthézon

Ageing

8 months in 2 years and 3 years old barrels. Then ten months in foudres. Allier and Tronçais.

Winemaking

100% non destemmed.

Serving

14°C

Tasting

Wonderful expression of old Grenache when gorgeously matured. On notes of grena-dine and sweet spices... I love it !

Alcohol content

14,5%

Bottling

Without fining and filtration.

Cépages

Grenache : 95 %
Others : 5 %