Established in 1960, this 60-hectare family estate is located in the heart of the Cairanne appellation. At just 17, Marcel took over his parents' legacy, leaving the cooperative to follow his own creative vision. Today, he runs the domaine with the help of his son, Thomas, and daughter, Claire. In the 1980s, Marcel expanded the estate by acquiring 3 hectares on the Ebrescade terroir, where old vines are planted on sediment, marl, and small stones from the Rasteau Massif at 250 meters in altitude.
Presentation
Location
The grapes come from differents terroirs in Cairanne vineyard : « Chantal, les Garrigues, les Combes, les Partides, la Ridel et les Bayes ».The vines are located mostly above the village and in the hillsides adjacent to the village.
Terroir
The vines have a southern exposure with scattered stone surface resting on underground Miocene.
In the vineyard
The age of the vines is between 40 and 70 years.
Winemaking
Only 1.5 g/hl of Sulphate have been added before the bottling process.
Ageing
The wine have been ageing during 10 months : 20 % in foudre, 30% in demi-muids and 50% in concrete tank.
Varietals
Mourvèdre : 40%
Syrah : 25%
Grenache noir : 25%
Carignan : 5%
Counoise : 5%
Syrah : 25%
Grenache noir : 25%
Carignan : 5%
Counoise : 5%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This wine presents an intense red colour, shinny with ruby tinges. The nose and palate offer notes of red jammy fruits, dark chocolate and spicies.Tannins are thin, soft and silky.The mouth is full and smooth, with expressive fruity notes culminating in a final spicy liquorice taste, balancing elegance with a little self-indulgence.
