Region:   Rhone Valley, France
 
Varietals: 55% Grenache 55%, 25% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre
 
Tasting Notes
Dominant notes of mild spices, which are then taken over by flavors of garrigue herbs and black stone fruit. This wine, with its soft, silky tannins, is very round and boasts lovely length. Silbertus Prieur, entrusted with the noble task of gathering offerings from the surrounding villages, immortalized his journey in the Cartulaire—a revered ledger of charters and the sacred titles of an estate. Each entry whispers tales of heritage and dedication, preserving the essence of a timeless legacy. Rooted in the enchanting terroir of Vacqueyras, where a plateau of clay, sand, and limestone pebbles basks under golden sunshine and dances with the cooling Mistral winds, this wine radiates its origins. The sun-drenched ripeness of the grapes invites a gentle touch during winemaking, with careful extractions at a harmonious 25°C and delicate, rhythmic pump-overs. As fermentation nears its close, the lees are stirred back into the wine, weaving a silken roundness into its bold tannic structure. A thoughtful 10% of the cuvée spends eight months cradled in 1- to 3-year-old French oak.