This wine is only made in exceptional vintages.

After malolactic fermentation, it spends 16 months in new oak barrels. In order to marry the aromas of the wine with the wood notes of the different barrels, the wines are blended in large oak casks where they spend a further six months before bottling.

A blend of :

• 50 % de Négrette
• 25 % de Cabernet Sauvignon
• 25 % de Syrah

Total production : 2,000 bottles

Dark ruby in colour. The nose is a complex mixture of fruit and wood notes, after a gamey and herby first impression. Rich fruit to start followed by remarkable depth and complexity. Magnificent finish: peppery with tannins starting to mellow.
Best drunk at 18°C with meat, game or rich cheeses.

• The Vines : A blend of 70% Negrette and 30% Syrah from vines located both on the plain and on the hilltops. The result is an aromatic wine, well-balanced and structured. The vines are aged between 17 and 35 years old with a plantation density of 2,000 vines per acre.
Thanks to careful de-suckering of the vines and systematic leaf-thinning on the negrette and syrah grapes, yields are maintained at around 20hl per acre.

• Tasting notes : A brilliant coral colour, with a fresh, lively nose and a touch of vanilla. The first impression is of a refreshing, delicate and elegant wine, with a surprising balance between fruit, acidity and oak notes.

• Best drunk at a temperature of between 8 and 10°C, as an aperitif or to accompany charcuterie, seafood, salads, barbecued meats or even foie gras. It also marries well with Asian or Indian cuisines.