An ample wine, well-balanced, with citrus and pear notes complemented by a touch of grapefruit and salinity.  WINEMAKER Basile Ricome APPELLATION  AOP Costières de Nîmes GRAPE VARIETIES  70% Roussanne – 30% Marsanne TERROIR 15-year-old vines with 7.5 acres of Roussanne and 5 acres of Marsanne. CULTURE & VINIFICATION Right after picking, bunches are pressed directly under the CO2 cover. Juice is decanted for 30 hours at about 50°f then slowly fermented in a tank at 53-57°F. ALCOHOL  13% Technical Sheet PDF

Heady with a concentrated core of black plum and cherries, this wine is lush and seductive. Its bright acidity balances subtle, round tannins, while dark fruit flavors linger on the palate, inviting the next sip. With its depth and texture, it pairs beautifully with delicately spiced dishes like goat curry. 90 pts by Wine Enthusiast WINEMAKER Basile & Nicolas Ricome APPELLATION  AOP Costières de Nîmes GRAPE VARIETIES  70% Syrah – 30% Grenache TERROIR  Vines age an average of 42 years. The vineyard is currently going through the organic viticulture certification process. CULTURE & VINIFICATION  The harvest was on August 27th, 2016, …