North-facing Chateauneuf-du-Pape slopes with a high proportion of sand and pebbles, whose cooler exposure ripens slowly (harvested ~2 weeks later than most).
100% destemmed. Low-temp fermentation in concrete. 2-4 week post-fermentation maceration. Grenache in tanks/foudres; Syrah in oak/foudres; Mourvèdre in demi-muids.
Wild strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with crushed herbs and white pepper. Fine-grained tannins, medium-bodied, elegant texture with a graceful finish.
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