Biodynamic. This gem has become one of the smartest buys in our portfolio. It’s drawn from 35-year-old biodynamically managed vines rooted in a range of highland soils: some galets roulés (rolled alluvial ‘pudding’ stones); some sandy clay; and some lower-lying parcels on limestone soils.
Give or take a few bunches, the blend is 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, co-fermented (Hélène’s father once told her, “The earlier you consummate the marriage the better the relationship!”) and raised in a mix of Stockinger foudre and cement vats.
The 2021 release possesses purity and charm in spades. Blue fruits and Indian spices swirl through the palate, framed by poised tannins, perfectly integrated acidity and with plenty of character and interest on the long and refreshing close. Bags of character here, and great value.