OUR WINES
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Appellation >
Red Côtes-du-Rhône
Location >
Two pieces of land located on Gramenon hillsides in Montbrison sur Lez
Vineyard >
Very old Grenache vines (120 years old) planted with suitable reproductive varieties selected according to biodynamic criterias
Yield >
20 hl/ha
Geology >
Gramenon lies on sandstone and shell-sandy soils, making a relief on this landscape of sandy safre. This sandstone bank comes from a molasse layer left by a former maritime coastline under the influence of tidal streams circa 12 million years ago.
Natural wine-making process >
Sorted manual picking
Maceration of whole clusters during 18 days in concrete tanks
Partially de-stemmed clusters
Fermentation with natural yeasts
Light addition of sulfite after malolactic fermentation, depending on vintages
Ageing >
12 months barrel ageing
Bottling >
In autumn
Short recommendation >
Wait at least 1 to 2 years after bottling before opening. Can last from 10 to 15 years depending on vintage. Decanting before service is recommended.
