We’re very attached to ‘Tradition’, our inheritance passed on from our parents and their parents before them for generations. This wine symbolises our affection for Châteauneuf-du-Pape, our family and our obsession. It’s made from a blend of mostly Grenache. Rich and powerful, it reflects its ‘terroir’ with those black cherry notes typical of our appellation.

Harvest, winemaking

100% de-stemmed depending on the vintage. We use gentle extraction techniques, fermentation lasting about three weeks to one month preceded by a cold maceration. The must is then heated to around 28°C.

Maturation

The Grenache and Mourvèdre are aged for 18 months in enamel-lined cement vats and stainless steel. Ageing in used Bordeaux barriques is reserved for the Syrah to promote micro-oxygenation and give structure. To help retain lively aroma and flavour, our wines aren’t filtered or fined.

Keeping

It can be enjoyed young from 2 to 3 years, with 15 to 20 years’ ageing potential.

Tasting note

Attractive red cherry colour with light purple tints, displays nice kirsch and squashed plum aromas. Rounded chunky mouth-feel, weighty with strawberry jam, raspberry and cooked cherry fruit, lovely ripeness.

Blend

Grenache (60%), Syrah (35%) and Mourvèdre (5%)

Soils

Sand and rounded pebbles on the surface, clay underneath.