Our wines
Vintage Blanc
AOP Faugères
Vintage Blanc is made from a blend of 50% Roussanne and 50% Vermentino, cultivated on schists with a predominance of quartzitic and chloritic formations, at around 250 metres above sea level, in the heart of the Faugères appellation.
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before a traditional vinification process with long maceration and limited use of sulphur.
The nose reveals notes of citrus fruits, white fruits and delicate spices. The palate combines volume, freshness and mineral tension, in a faithful expression of the schists from which it originates.
This cuvée naturally pairs with fish, seafood, white meats and lightly matured cheeses.
Vieilles Vignes
AOP Faugères
Vieilles Vignes is made from a blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Carignan and 25% Syrah, cultivated on schists with a predominance of chloritic and carbonaceous formations, between 202 and 285 metres above sea level.
This cuvée is notably based on some of our oldest Carignan parcels, with vines over sixty years old. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before a traditional vinification process with long maceration.
Five years of ageing
Primus
AOP Faugères
Primus is made from a blend of 40% Mourvèdre, 30% Carignan and 30% Syrah, cultivated on schists with a predominance of chloritic and carbonaceous formations, between 202 and 285 metres above sea level.
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before a traditional vinification process with long maceration. The Syrah is aged for eighteen months in French oak barrels, while the other varieties continue their evolution in vats before blending.
The nose reveals notes of black fruits and blackcurrant enhanced by spicy nuances. The palate combines structure, freshness and elegance, with a slightly minty finish that reflects the expression of the vintage.
This cuvée naturally accompanies game, slow-cooked meats and regional specialities.
Vintage
AOP Faugères
Vintage is made from a blend of 40% Carignan, 30% Mourvèdre and 30% Grenache, cultivated on schists with a predominance of quartzitic and chloritic formations, between 202 and 285 metres above sea level.
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before a traditional vinification process with long maceration. The Grenache is vinified with delicacy in order to preserve its balance, while the Mourvèdre is harvested at optimal ripeness. The Carignan is selected from our oldest vines.
Ageing takes place in vats and barrels, with proportions that may vary according to each vintage in order to accompany the expression of each harvest and the wine’s natural evolution.
The nose reveals notes of blackberry, garrigue and Mediterranean herbs. The palate combines fullness, freshness and depth, carried by a finish with minty nuances.
This cuvée naturally accompanies characterful meats, grilled beef cuts and mature cheeses.
Crescendo
AOP Faugères
Crescendo is made from a blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 40% Carignan and 10% Grenache, cultivated on schists with a predominance of quartzitic and chloritic formations, between 202 and 285 metres above sea level.
The Carignan is selected from our oldest vines, while the Grenache is vinified with delicacy in order to preserve its balance. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before a traditional vinification process with long maceration.
Ageing takes place in vats and barrels, with proportions that may vary according to each vintage in order to accompany the wine’s evolution and the expression of each harvest.
The nose reveals notes of black fruits and spices. The palate combines depth, freshness and structure, with nuances of liquorice and a finish with minty accents.
This cuvée naturally accompanies grilled meats, lamb and slow-cooked dishes with character.
Carignan
Vin de France
From the Les Plots vineyard site, on schists with a predominance of chloritic formations at around 250 metres above sea level, Carignan des Plots is made exclusively from Carignan sourced from old vines over sixty years old.
This single-parcel cuvée is based on four approaches to vinification and ageing, equally divided between traditional vinification and carbonic maceration, followed by ageing in vats or French oak barrels. The blending of these different expressions aims to reveal the full diversity and complexity of the variety.
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before low-intervention vinification, without filtration and with limited use of sulphur.
The nose reveals notes of black fruits. The palate combines depth and balance, carried by tannins gradually softened through ageing, with nuances of leather, liquorice and spices.
This cuvée naturally accompanies game, characterful meats and regional specialities.
Collection
Collection brings together the cuvées that we choose to produce only in certain vintages that we consider particularly suited to extended ageing.
Initiated with the 2007 vintage, this series is produced in limited quantities from grape varieties and terroirs that we wish to accompany further through time. Each number is therefore a testimony to our work, the vintage and the wine’s evolution over the years.
N°4
AOP Faugères
From the Rec de Sade vineyard site, on schists with a predominance of quartzitic formations at around 250 metres above sea level, Collection N°4 is made from a blend of 80% Mourvèdre and 20% Carignan and Grenache.
The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected directly on the vine before a traditional vinification process with long maceration. The Carignan is vinified through carbonic maceration, while the entire cuvée benefits from full ageing in French oak barrels for twenty-four months.
The nose reveals notes of black fruits, cocoa, delicate spices and roasting aromas. The palate combines density, freshness and precision, supported by fine tannins and a finish with liquorice nuances.
This cuvée naturally accompanies characterful meats, lamb and regional specialities.
