Family estate owned by the Ferran family for 4 generations, founded in 1953 by Jean-Louis Ferran and managed since 1999 by his grandson Gilles, and joined by Gilles's daughter Madeline in 2018. The estate owes its name to the Occitan word "escaravay", which means "beetle", nickname that dates back to the 17th century. Vineyard in appellation Rasteau and Cairanne. The estate is mainly composed of old vines, that naturally produces a low yield. Next step : organic certification!
Presentation
Presentation
Wine to share with some friends !
Terroir
This wine comes from the place called "Les Antimagnes" in Villedieu, with clay-limestone soils. This area, located at an altitude of 340 m, is bordered by woods, which protect the vines and bring freshness to the wine.
Winemaking
Manual harvest with sorting of the grapes in the vineyard. Total de-stemming then fermentation in concrete vats, each variety is worked separately. Vatting time of 28 to 35 days with daily punching down and pumping over.
Ageing
The wines are aged in concrete tanks for 9 months before bottling.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Syrah : 30%
Syrah : 30%
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Purple red color. We discover a greedy nose of figs and fresh mint. The mouth is round, silky and fruity, associated with spicy notes of white pepper and nutmeg. A wine of pleasure, to share with friends.
Food pairings
Duck breast with honey - Delicious braised lactares - Grilled lamb chops and grilled potatoes - Brie de Meaux - Dark chocolate pie.
