Domaine Pertiane - Les Safres, AOC Vacqueyras, Rouge, 2023

Presentation

Presentation
Owned by the Bres family for three generations, Domaine la Pertiane has more than 25 hectares of old Grenache and young Syrah vines. The vines grow on slopes at the foot of Safre Hill, where former quarries bear witness to the area’s outstanding geological complexity. This sandy terroir blended with river stones produces an unusual wine that is voluptuous in a unique way. It is managed and certified "Demeter-Biodynamic".
The vintage
2023 was a year full of contrasts: warm temperatures at the end of December and beginning of January raised concerns about early budding; a return to normalcy continued until February with relatively cool weather; a persistent drought accompanied by a strong Mistral wind, followed by regular rainfall until the end of June. Thanks to constant vigilance in the vineyards, the berries were healthy and well-ripened when harvest started, promising one of the finest vintages of the past decade.
Terroir
Garrigue, rocky and sandy soils.
Winemaking
Manual harvest. WInemaking with native yeasts.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 57%
Syrah : 43%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
AB Agriculture Biologique Certifié par FR-BIO-01 Agriculture France
Demeter
Vignerons engagés

Advice

Serving
16-18°C
Tasting
Deep red colour with purple highlights and an aromatic bouquet of blackcurrant and violet. The wine is soft and silky on the palate with flavours reminiscent of liquorice, blackcurrant, and bay leaf.
Food pairings
Chicken, beef, veal, and vegetables casserole.