A Grenache-dominant cuvée, 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 exposure, 350 m altitude. Old vines at the top of the estate, 70 years of age, rooted in Cretaceous and Miocene limestone.
Farming
Certified organic by Ecocert in 2022; biodynamic preparations, organic fertilizers; active promotion of biodiversity, enrichment of the microbiome.
Harvest
Hand-picked in early October; low yield of around 21 hl/ha.
Vinification
75% Grenache and 25% Syrah: three-week whole-cluster maceration, followed by 15 months of ageing—Grenache (80% in demi-muids, 20% in tank) and Syrah (in a 50 hl wooden tronconic vat). The blend is then matured for 8 months in concrete vats. Sulphiting kept below biodynamic standards. Alc. 14.5%.
Vintage
2022
Tasting Notes
Color: deep ruby. Nose: morello cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper. Palate: same notes, fine tannic structure. A subtle and elegant wine.
Pairings
Braised meats, roast duck, spicy dishes, sweet-and-savory cuisine.
Cellaring Potential
7 to 10 years.
| Vintage | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
