The name of this Domaine comes from the 'pays d’Aigues', a geographical region delimited by the Luberon to the north and the Durance to the south. 'Aigues' comes from the Occitan 'aiga' meaning water. This estate has natural reserves of water that enable the grapes to reach their full phenolic maturity, even during the dry years when the vines are subjected to severe water stress.
Presentation
Presentation
The Domaine is owned by Henri Pancin, and managed by Vincent Ratz; Elise Pottier is in charge of the vinification. The three of them are perfectionists, each year they endeavour to extract the very best from one of the most beautiful terroirs of this appellation.
Terroir
Nature of the soils: limestone-clay and sand from the Miocene era.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 25 years.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification with full stemming followed by cold skin maceration for three days and vatting for three weeks to ensure optimal extraction.
Varietals
Syrah : 60%
Grenache noir : 20%
Carignan : 15%
Cinsault : 5%
Grenache noir : 20%
Carignan : 15%
Cinsault : 5%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 16°C to 18°C.
Tasting
Deep garnet red colour with purple hues. Intense and complex nose opening on aromas of wild berries (blackberry) and pit fruits (figs). Potent and lasting mouthfeel offering smooth tannins with remarkable concentration.
