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
The pure expression of the Grenache.
Location
Cuvée parcellaire de Grenaches noirs planted in 1924, lieu-dit " Les Fouquesses".
Terroir
With a soil composed of blue clay on a high altitude terroir, which gives freshness and elegance to the wine.
Winemaking
Manual harvest with grape sorting in the vineyard. Total de-stemming then fermentation in concrete tanks. Vatting time of 25 to 28 days with soft extractions.
Ageing
The wines are aged for nine months in concrete tanks to keep the purity of the old Grenache grapes.
Varietal
Grenache noir vieilles vignes : 100%
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Pretty red burlat dress. Fine and elegant nose of small black fruits infused with rosemary. The palate is ample, with melted tannins, on notes of juicy cherries associated with sandalwood. The elegance, velvet and structure of old Grenache noir.
Food pairings
Kale lasagna - Lamb shoulder with morels - Tournedos Rossini - Rovethym - Exquisite chocolate and rosemary.
