One quarter of the vineyard is composed of very old vines. These old vines are always very well maintained, and they provide the structure for the long-keepign wines.
The red grape varieties represent 90% of the vineyard; the white grape varieties we use are typical of the south of the Rhône Valley (Grenache, Clairette, Roussanne and Marsanne).
The grape varieties contribute, in the same way as the terroir, to the typicity of the wines from the Côtes du Rhône. The vine population supported by the appellation offers an important range of grape varieties thus giving us many assets to develop our wines.
In our vineyard, you can find mainly Grenache grapes which brings richness, color and roundness. It makes supple and round wines with aromas of red and black fruits, pepper, fig and tobacco. This grape variety thrives in arid climates and its upright bearing enables it to resist the wind, which is very present in our region. In the past, we used to like wines with high alcohol degrees that could reach 17 °. Today, the Grenache variety is often blended with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan which curb its characteristics.
The Syrah, thriving on poor-quality soils and hot climates is easy to work with. With low yield, on suitable and privileged soils like ours, it gives aromas of licorice, musk, truffle, blackcurrant and various spices ... The constant sun seems to exalt its alcoholic level and makes for powerful wines with an intense nose which will age very well.
he Mourvèdre, for its part, has a bright future with winegrowers concerned with originality and authenticity. Thanks to the warmth of our region, this underestimated grape variety has a strong personality, and gives rustic wines for long-keeping, with notes of violet, olive, or burnt jam. Finally, the Carignan brings in its notes of red and black fruits (blackberry, prune, cherry, raspberry) as well as leather and scents of garrigue.
As for the white grape varieties, the Grenache Blanc has the same qualities as the red grapes and provides the long finish in our wines.
For white varieties, the Grenache Blanc has the same qualities of cultivation as the Red and allows to obtain long wines in mouth.
The Roussanne and Marsanne, planted in equal proportions, bring in complexity and strength making for dry, light, elegant wines suitable for aging, with particularly developed floral aromas.
Finally, the Clairette yields characteristic aromas of peach blossom, grapefruit, dried fruits, lime and broom.