The Domaine was taken over in 1985 by the Benoit family and is located close the village of Baux de Provence. The vineyard covers 10 hectares in the Alpilles massif, with chiselled peaks and the village of Eygalières as a backdrop, which is a picturesque site of the Provence region.
Presentation
Presentation
This wine comes from the privileged terroir of Provence, which enjoys a variety of soils resulting in an environment that favours a diversity of flavours. The alliance between the region’s landscapes and geology, also the Mediterranean climate, confer much depth and uniqueness to the wine.
Terroir
Nature of the soils: clay-limestone.
Winemaking
Mechanical harvest. 15-day vatting period followed by 12 to 18 months maturation in concrete vats. Light filtering prior to bottling.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Carignan
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Carignan
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 2 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 16°C to 18°C.
Tasting
Beautiful rub-red colour. The nose yields pleasant aromas reminiscent of leather, jammed fruits, and spices. The attack on the palate is round and well-balanced, the finish is harmonious leading on to hints of venison, pepper, and notes of kirsch.
