Vineyard

Shell limestone and mica schist - south-east orientation - vines up to 40 years old - soft pruning - organic compost

Cellar

Hand-picked - 18 days on the skins - spontaneous fermentation and malolactic fermentation - 16 months in 500 litre barrels (tonneaux) - 3 months bottle ageing after bottling

Tasting Note

Blackberry - pepper - dark chocolate - lively acid structure - pithy tannin - mineral, salty finish

Food Pairing

Dark meat - grilled pork belly - savoury pasta dishes - porcini mushrooms