Winemaker's Note:

The 2005 RED (13% vol) : AOC Coteaux Varois. Syrah 70% Cabernet 30% Stalking, light pressing and vatting for 3-week fermentation. Daily remuage with light oxygenation. Complete malolactic fermentation. 25% oak-barrel aging over 5 to 8 months (ongoing). No other filtration than the one at bottling.

Very strong nose potential, where a healthy structure of round and silky tanins provides strong backing for a complex bouquet of black cherries, red-fruit jam, liquorice and torrefaction. Barrel ageing will add a grilled vanilla flavour, to turn out a long and well-keeping wine.


Concours général agricole, Paris 2005, Paris 2006 and Paris 2008, gold medal; Concours des Vignerons indépendants de France, 2005, gold medal. International Vinalies 2006, Silver Medal ; Mâcon Contest 2007, Bronze Medal ; Hachette Guide 2008, 1 star ; Gilbert & Gaillard Guide 2009, 82/100.

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