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. This uniq
Presentation
Terroir
Thoses grappes comes from the Garrigues, Carré, Canarde, and Truffière’s terroirs. This vineyard is hot and dry, located on a flat exposed area. The Garrigues district, is a terroir of red clay and small pebbles,exudes rich concentration to the grapes.
In the vineyard
The average age of the vines is 30 years old with a yield of 30 to 35 hl/ha.
Ageing
Maturing takes place in concrete tank for 8 months until bottling. Natural vinification and lightly Sulfiting before botteling (1.5g/hl).
Varietals
Carignan : 30%
Grenache noir : 20%
Syrah : 20%
Counoise : 20%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Grenache noir : 20%
Syrah : 20%
Counoise : 20%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Dark red colour, shinny with ruby tinges. Nose and palate are dominated by black fruits, olives and anis notes. Gourmand and rich, the fruit is expressive and surounded by suppled tannins
