Cuvée du Centenaire, AOC Rasteau, Rouge, 2023

For the past 100 years, the winegrowers of Rasteau have nurtured a rare bond with their land—rooted in loyalty to their origins and the patient transmission of know-how. This anniversary cuvée is a reflection of that legacy: a quiet yet sincere tribute to the enduring strength of old vines and the slow rhythm of the vineyard

2023 was a year full of contrasts: unusually warm temperatures at the end of December and early January raised concerns about an early budburst. This was followed by a return to more typical conditions through February, with fairly cool weather. A persistent drought set in, accompanied by strong Mistral winds, until regular rainfall resumed and continued through the end of June. Thanks to constant vigilance in the vineyards, the grapes were healthy and fully ripe by the start of the harvest, promising one of the finest vintages of the past decade

The grapes are hand-picked from our oldest Grenache vines, some over 100 years old, located in the best parts of our vineyard. The wine is made using traditional methods and 75% of the Grenache are aged in oak barrels for 12 months to add complexity and smoothness.