Cotes de provence red confidential fig tree 2017 75cl

On a naturally favorable site, 77 plots of vines are scattered within a vast area of ​​500 hectares on the mountainside.
They form here and there small terraces facing the Sainte-Victoire mountain. The vine has been cultivated there for several centuries.
Patiently, in harmony with nature and the woods that surround him, man walks the paths to cultivate the vine where it gives him the best grapes.
The terroir is that of the new Sainte Victoire appellation, an ecosystem naturally favorable to vines since Roman times. Château Grand Boise is the highest estate there, with vines between 300 and 640 meters.

The combination of altitude with good sunshine makes it possible to obtain wines of great freshness and great balance. No chemical fertilizers or weedkillers are used. The known origins of

La Grand'Boise as a domain dates back to 1610, the date of the oldest property deed found. It was in 1879 that the three estates (Grand'Boise, Cabassude and Les Brunets) united to form one. Traditionally family owned, the estate only changed hands three times in its entire history. Under the impetus of its new owner, a passionate doctor, the estate has very recently been thoroughly renovated. It has equipped itself with efficient and qualitative technical means. The olive-growing activity is revived with 800 olive trees on 3 hectares.

CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE CUVÉE CHAUPIN DOMAINE DE LA JANASSE 2018

In 1967, Aimé Sabon returned from his military service. He took over the vines from his father (who brought his grapes to the cooperative cellar) and his father-in-law (who sold the wine to the trade).
In 1973, Aimé built his own cellar. Thus was born the Domaine de la Janasse, named after the family farm which was located in Courthézon, at a place called “La Janasse”. Aimé is ambitious. Aware of having a fabulous terroir, he continues to expand the estate by acquiring new plots. From 15 hectares yesterday, La Janasse now occupies 90 hectares.

In 1991, after a BTA in viticulture and oenology in Beaune and a BTS in marketing in Mâcon, Christophe Sabon joined his father who, from the start, left him the keys to the cellar. Under his leadership, La Janasse produces different cuvées, conquers new markets and is firmly in keeping with its time.
In 2001, Isabelle, Christophe's sister, a graduate oenologist from the Faculty of Toulouse, joined the team in 2001. With Hélène, Aimé's wife and Christophe and Isabelle's mother, the family is reunited at La Janasse, which becomes, in a few years, one of the jewels of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

This cuvée comes from the cold and late terroirs of Chapouin (sand) and La Janasse and from the plateau of La Crau (sand). Area: 7 ha.
100% Garnacha. Vines planted in 1912 for the older ones. Vineyard: The vines are grown without pesticides or insecticides and the manure is of natural origin. The land is worked without weedkiller to maintain the aeration and flexibility of the soil.
Yield: 28hl/ha.
Vinification: Destemming at 80%. Maceration for 26 days with daily manual punching down. Ageing: 2/3 in tuns and 1/3 in demi-muids (600 litres). Production: 12000 to 16000 bottles per year. Tasting: The quintessence of Grenache in its finest expression from its birthplace of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Between notes of black fruits and violets, this cuvée advances in time quite supplely, with already melted tannins. A beautiful bottle, the archetype of the appellation, to pair with a deer stew today and over the next twenty-five years.

COTES DU RHONE WISDOM DOMAINE GRAMENON 2019 


Domaine Gramenon, created in 1978, is located in MONTBRISON-SUR-LEZ in Drôme Provençale, at the first foothills of the Pre-Alps, at an altitude of 350 m.
In the northernmost part of the southern Côtes du Rhône.


Appellation: Côtes du Rhône Red
Location: Three plots located in Gramenon in the town of Montbrison sur Lez: Two plots on the limestone plateau at an altitude of 300 meters and the other on the more sandy southern slope.
Vineyard: Old Grenache vines aged 50 to 70 years in Biodynamics
Yield: 20 hl / ha Geology: Gramenon is built on siliceous and shell sandstone, making relief in the landscape of sandy safes. This sandstone bank corresponds to a molasse set up in a coastal marine environment, under the influence of tidal currents around 12 Ma
Natural vinification: Hand-picked grapes, sorted by hand, maceration for 15 days in raw cement vats, partially destemmed grapes Fermentation in indigenous yeasts Light sulphiting after Malo depending on the vintage Aging: In barrels for 12 months

COTES DU RHONE THE MOVING DOMAINE GRAMENON 2019

Domaine Gramenon, created in 1978, is located in MONTBRISON-SUR-LEZ in Drôme Provençale, at the first foothills of the Pre-Alps, at an altitude of 350 m.
In the northernmost part of the southern Côtes du Rhône.


On the Gramenon plateau at an altitude of 350m in Montbrison sur Lez
Vineyard: A plot of old Syrah vines grown in Biodynamics
Yield: 25 hl / ha
Geology: Gramenon is built on siliceous and shell sandstones, giving relief in the landscape of sandy safres. This sandstone bank corresponds to a molasse set up in a coastal marine environment, under the influence of tidal currents around 12 Ma
Natural vinification: Hand-picked harvesting Prolonged maceration Fermentation in indigenous yeasts Slight sulphiting after Malo depending on the vintage Aging: in barrels

PAUL APRIL

Grapes Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah

Area: 29 hectares.

Details Domain: Pioneer of the bottling on the property, the Avril family owns a domain, which despite its name of clos can rely on almost all the geological natures composing the appellation. She knows how to play this diversity and thus appears as one of the most regular wines, whatever the vintage.

Cellar storage: The best vintages usually require 5 8 years to flourish and are suitable for a very long guard.