Côtes du Rhône 2001

Grapes :

85% Grenache (100 year old vineyard)
10% Syrah  (50 year old vineyard)
5% Mourvèdre

Yield :

31 hl/ha

Terroir :

Clay sandy soil, dominated by stones. Terraced vineyard, situated on a bench named “Le Grès.”

Vinification :

Traditional. Manually harvested, hand-selected grapes and individually selected berries, destemmed. 10-15 fermentation and maceration days. Aged in vat. Bottled one year after harvest date.

Extent of Vineyard :

8 ha (split between Côtes du Rhône and the Côtes du Rhône Villages)