By naming this range in honour of the epic of Capitan Ravoire – a valiant knight in the 16th century in the Comtat Venaissin in 1593 - Olivier Ravoire was keen to highlight the history of the Ravoire family. In this respect, the different appellations have been named using terms associated with chivalry.
Presentation
Presentation
“Pavois”, the name of our Vacqueyras vintage, refers to the large shields used by knights in the Middle Ages.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
Terroir
High stony terraces. Clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 60 years.
Winemaking
The grapes are picked at the peak of their phenolic maturation, then stemmed and treaded. Fermentation is carried out at controlled temperature with mild extraction thanks to long maceration of the juice/skins, pumping-over and releases.
Ageing
100% of the Syrah during 12 months in 228 liter French oak barrels (10% new barrels) and in 600-liter French oak demi-muids.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Syrah : 30%
Syrah : 30%
Specifications
Winegrowing label : Agriculture conventionnelle
Residual Sugar : < 2 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 16°C to 18°C.
Tasting
Brilliant colour with purplish hues. Intense nose with aromas of red fruits, wild garrigue fruit with smoky notes. Potent mouth feel, supple and dense with melted tannins, characterised by a pleasant aromatic persistence.
