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Côtes du Rhone north, left river bank.
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Grape varieties on the estate :
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Syrah for red wines and Marsanne for whites.
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Terrain :
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Glacial alluvia composed of rounded stones.
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Climate :
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Continental with mediterranean influence. Moderate yearly average rainfall.
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Authorised yield :
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45 hectolitres/hectare.
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Cultivation :
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Privileging of natural regulation, with working of the soil.
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Grape picking :
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Manual with parcel-by-parcel selective sorting.
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Vinification :
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Destalking, fermentation in concrete or wooden open vats with continual temperature checks.
During this 15–21 day period, the winemaker repeatedly works the must with punch-down and pump-over.
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Maturing :
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In casks, "demi-muids” (oak barrels), or vats for 12–18 months.
The wine is bottled on the estate.
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Our "cuvées"
