70% 2016 & 30% 2017. Spring frosts in 2017 resulted in particularly low yields and decision to combine the two vintages.
Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Appellation: Vin de France
Grape varieties: 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
ABV: 13.5% by vol.
Vineyard Size: 5 hectares
Soil: Clay-limestone (from “la Mothe” parcel)
Elevation: 175 meters, with light northern exposure
Average age of vines: 20 years
Farming: Practicing organic. Vines have been farmed organically since planting in 2001.
Harvest: By hand. No destemming.
Vinification: Whole-cluster maceration for 2-3 days, then pressed. Varietals blended directly following pressing. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: 11+ months in stainless steel. Bottled September 30, 2019.
Sulfur added: None
Production: 5191 bottles