BLEND: 95% Grenache Blanc, 5% Ugni BlancVINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are located on the “rive droite” of Rhôneriver, due west of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, near the village of Saint-Laurent desArbres, north of Lirac. A selection from four parcels with soils that are mostlysandy, with white clay.AGE OF VINES: 30-40 yearsWINEMAKING: Hand-harvested in the early morning hours, to keep grapescool. Destemmed and pressed; held for 24 hours in chilled tanks to settlenaturally. Fermented on indigenous yeasts, 87% in stainless steel tank, 9%in new French oak barrels and 4% in older barrels. Bottled unfined andunfiltered.TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of white fruits, lemon rind, ripe apricot,light herbal notes. Round, fresh, fruity.
Saturated magenta. Smoke-accented aromas of cherry, blackberry, violet and black pepper, along with a smoky mineral touch that builds in the glass. Chewy and focused in the mouth, offering nicely concentrated, spice-laced and appealingly sweet black an...
CERTIFIED ORGANIC. This wonderful blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah is a long time Bassins direct import and is by far our most requested Rose year in year out. Walter and Kate McKinlay run one of the most beautiful wineries on the planet, located high up in the hills of Seguret very close to Gigondas. With fresh strawberries, great freshness and great "drinkablity" you can just close your eyes and be transported to the South of France!