A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Vinified in truncated tanks. Aged in concrete tanks for eight months and truncated tanks for 12 months. Tank sample.
Tasted blind. Very attractive nose with crushed, soft red fruits, spice and garrigue. The palate is juicy, with leather, black tea and very noticeable alcohol. There is a streak of toasty oak on the finish. Rounded, heady and dense and, when the oak integrates, it will be very pretty. (AC)
Product Description:
Subtly balanced expression, that respects the floral notes and develops a texture that encompasses depth from the soils of rolled stones, delicacy from the sand dominated safres, structure conferred by the limestone, and the fruit of the red clay. At the entrance of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in lush green surroundings, lies an 18th centuryPriory. This unique and timeless setting houses our underground cellars. Edouard Guérin uses his passion and winemaking savoir-faire in the vineyards and cellars alike in order to produce the deepest, most energetic and expressive wines possible. Since 2008, the vines have been cultivated using organic practices and 100% natural fertilizers. In order to achieve optimum balance in the vine, several methods have been implemented: pruning adapted to the needs of each vine stock, seeding of various plant, grass, leguminous and cruciferous species as well as agro-forestry practices in order to enhance the life of the soils and subsoils.
