The “Vieilles Vignes” is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. The vines are 60+ years old and the grape bunches are hand harvested with a selection done in the vineyard to discard green or damaged grapes. In the winery, the bunches are de-stemmed and the grapes are crushed before entering the fermentation tanks. Fermentation is done at low temperatures with indigenous yeast. During the month-long period of maceration, Jean does a combination of pumping over and punching down the cap each day. The wine is then aged in tank for six months followed by a couple years of bottle ageing in the domain’s underground cellar. Before bottling the wine receives a light filtration and a minimal dose (30mg/l) of SO2. Jean’s idiosyncratically simple methods yield a wine of presence, warmth, and grace.
The cuvee Les Indigenes is produced from a single clos of less than a hectare that was planted around two hundred years ago and retains pre-phylloxera vines. As was the custom back in the day the vineyard was co-planted with a wide variety of grape types ...
Clean, fresh and varietal, with neat spicy and herbal aromas, a moderate alcohol and unusual freshness and acidity for the variety. It's medium-bodied and has refreshing flavors, very fine tannins and a long, dry and vibrant finish