Exceptional ground

• 10 hectares of Cotes du Rhone. This is made of stony clay-limestone soil.
• 5 hectares Chateauneuf du Pape. The soil of this prestigious appellation being red clay and large round cobbles.
• Throughout the day the cobbles absorb the heat from the baking sun
  – releasing it gently to the vine root stocks throughout the night

• Wine varieties
The vineyard is naturally established from several noble varieties, principally Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.

• Cultivation
Absolutely no herbicide is used here. The soil is turned several times during the year – providing aeration and suppleness – this allows the vine stocks to draw a wonderful energy from deep down to create beautifully formed grapes.

• Harvest – grape picking
Once fully matured the grapes are hand-picked; selected and sorted with great care.

• Traditional vinification
The vinification is carried out in our “wine-house” over more than 15 days. The grapes give us powerful wine with pepper and spice highlights, and the aroma of ripe red fruits.

• Ageing
The wines are stored with great care. They are aged over 12 to 18 months before bottling at the Estate (Domaine). Châteauneuf du Pape red on aged for 1 year in half hogshead.