Presentation
Presentation
Located on the heights of the southern slope of Costières de Nimes, this property was created by hermit monks in the 12th century. Become a wine estate under the action of a notable Nîmes post-French revolution, the property is managed for three generations by the Castillon family at the head of a vast vineyard. Engaged in sustainable agriculture for decades, the field is now HVE3 and is being converted to organic farming.
Terroir
Terroir enriched with Durancian pebbles accumulated during the Quaternary era.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 25 years.
Winemaking
Cooling of the harvest. Direct pressing rosé. Thermo-regulated fermentation.
Ageing
Aging on the lees 3 months.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 50%
Mourvèdre : 25%
Syrah : 25%
Mourvèdre : 25%
Syrah : 25%
Advice
Tasting
Salmon pink color, pink. Raspberry nose, redcurrants. An explosion of aromas on the nose and palate. Richness and freshness.
Food pairings
Aperitif, grilled meat, spicy and exotic cuisine.
