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A Grenache-dominant wine, elegant and balanced between fresh fruit and supple tannins. It bears the name of the saint whose effigy adorns the old chapel.
Available only by the case (6 bottles).
The effigy of Saint Célestine adorns the old chapel of the château. We chose her name for our first Grenache cuvée.
Terroir
North-facing, 350 m altitude. 70 year-old vines at the top of the estate on Oligocene and Miocene limestone scree.
Farming
Organic conversion started late 2018; biodynamic concoctions; active promotion of biodiversity, soil revitalization with cover crops and biodynamic concoctions.
Harvest
Manual, early October. Low yield of around 20 hl/ha.
Vinification
70 % Grenache, 14 % Syrah, 12 % Carignan, 4 % Mourvedre.
Partially destemmed, fermentation in native yeast; Aged in 50hl oak barrel for a year; Blend aged one more year in concrete vat; sulfite level below biodynamic norm. ALC 14%.
Vintage
2022
Tasting Notes
Robe: red with garnet accents.
Nose: bright red fruit, strawberry, cherry, garrigue.
Mouth: red fruit, touch of truffle, liquorice, earth; good balance between freshness and tannic structure, nice length.
Pairings
Grilled lamb, veal stew or roasted duck, sweet and sour dishes.
Cellaring Potential
7 to 10 years.
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
