Estate vines are located in \u2018Bessards,\u2019 \u2018Greffieux\u2019 and \u2018Plantiers,\u2019 within a small walled plot also known as \u2018Le Vignon,\u2019 the namesake of the family\u2019s two Hermitage wines. <\/p>\n
\u2018Bessards\u2019 is predominantly granite, Hermitage\u2019s most cherished plots for Syrah with backbone, structure and age-ability; \u2018Greffieux\u2019 mixes more clay and limestone with granite, contributing refinement; and \u2018Plantiers\u2019 is mostly sandy, with alluvial stones. A majority of the vines in all these parcels was planted more than 50 years ago. <\/p>\n
Work in the vineyards is performed by either hand or horse, the family\u2019s plots being less steep than others on the slopes of the Hermitage hill. The family cares for their land sustainably, plowing by horse to control weed growth between rows as well as aerate the soil, keeping it healthy. <\/p>\n
Grapes are harvested by hand. Whites are pressed full cluster and fermented in cask; and then lightly filtered before bottling. Reds are either destemmed or left full cluster, depending on the vintage; and then fermented in temperature-controlled tanks. Wine is aged in cask (four- to five-year old), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. <\/p>\n
Production is very limited, with less than 4,000 bottles each vintage.<\/p>\n
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A pure Marsanne wine, sourced from older vines in ‘Greffieux’ and ‘Plantiers’ in Hermitage, many of which are approaching 100 years old! A classic, finely wrought Hermitage Blanc, with depth and complexity in its aromas and flavors. Stone fruits, beeswax, roast nut and spring flowers.<\/p>\n
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A stately yet supple Hermitage Rouge, crafted in a classic style and promising a long cellar life! Pure Syrah fruit sourced from three vineyards: ‘Bessards,’ with vines more than 100 years old; ‘Greffieux,’ its clay and limestone soils contributing more supple fruit and silk; and ‘Plantiers,’ where the petit walled plot of ‘Le Vignon’ is found. Black cherry, blackberry, fine-grained yet structured tannins; a Hermitage Rouge for the ages.<\/p>\n
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