together with small amounts of Grenache and Mourvedre
and 50% Pinot Noir from Chavot parcel of Les Rouge Maisons planted in 1983
He continues his family’s practice of whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Checking in as a blend of 81% Syrah
blackberries & plummy with toasty oak overtones
Clos du Mont-Olivet, Cotes-du-Rhone, Vieilles Vignes 2015 Accessories together with small amounts ofPracticing organic 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Carignan From a parcel in the village of Orange in the lieu dit Saint Cardille, and two parcels in the village of Saint Laurent des Arbres in the lieux dits Gissac and Le Clau 40+ year old vines Grown on clay, gravel and quartz soils 30% whole cluster Indigenous yeast Fermented in concrete Aged in 75% cement, 15% foudre, 5% stainless steel, 5% older barrique 92 James Suckling