Clay-limestone made up of ancient gravelly alluvial deposits, vestiges of a huge alluvial cone from the streams descending Mont Sainte Victoire (1,010 metres) and bordered to the south by Mont Olympe and Mont Aurélien.
Vineyard
Average age of vines: 35 years
Syrah: 70%
Grenache: 20%
Cabernet-Sauvignon: 10%
Yield: 40 hl/ha.
Minimum use of pesticide approach (Agriculture raisonnée)
Vinification
Skin maceration of selected destemmed grapes at low temperature in stainless steel temperature-controlled presses, and then temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Deep colour with hints of ruby
Nose: Rich bouquet with roasting notes
Palate: Soft and velvety tannins, full bodied with notes of licorice