Our wines
La vie, Ici, Aujourd’hui :
our pleasure range
These three words sum up our desire to live for the moment through wine.
We wanted to communicate the idea of a simple, and oh so symbolic, idea in “La vie” with Syrah for the red wine.
The characteristic freshness of our terroir is delightfully present in our white blend, which perfectly carries its name, “Ici”.
Next is the ephemeral spirit of having a good time with friends accompanied by the rosé wine, “Aujourd’hui”.
This range, personifies the estate with its convivial approach; a daily pleasure for all occasions.
For those extra special moments, we offer two more sophisticated wines.
La vie
IGP Côtes de Thau
Red 2016
Climate :
Mediterranean, windy exposure
Varietal :
Syrah
Age of the parcels :
10 years and 22 years
Growing :
reasonable agriculture, biodiversity
Vinification :
each parcel is fermented separately. Grapes are destemmed and cruished, in stainless steel tank with temperature
controlled.
Filtration :
unfiltred
Bottling :
at the domain by a specialized company
Soil :
Anglo Calcareous
Pruning :
Cordon de Royat
Alcohol :
13% vol
Harvest :
hand picking
Ageing :
in tank
Tasting :
a fruity wine with notes of spice and scrubland (buds of blackcurrent, rosemary…) In the mouth it is fresh, creamy, all generously coated by smooth tanins. This wine is very seductive thanks to its finesse and excellence balance. For character meals.
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Ici
IGP Côtes de Thau
White 2017
Climate :
Mediterranean, windy exposure
Varietals :
Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc
Age of the parcels :
reasonable agriculture, biodiversity
Growing :
reasonable agriculture, biodiversity.
Vinification :
slow fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel tanks
Fermentation à basse température en cuve inox thermorégulée
Bottling :
at the domain by a specialized company
Soil :
Anglo Calcareous (coteaux)
Pruning :
Cordon de Royat
Alcohol :
12% vol
Harvest :
by night for cool temperatures. Avoiding oxydation and preserving aromas
Ageing :
in tank
Tasting :
a fresh wine with a good attack of citrus and exotic fruit with a certain minerality also. A fine balance wine. For delicate food
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Aujourd’hui
IGP Côtes de Thau
Rosé 2017
Climate :
Mediterranean, windy exposure
Varietals :
Cinsault, Syrah
Age of the parcels :
40 years for the Cinsault and 22 years for the Syrah
Growing :
reasonable agriculture, biodiversity
Vinification :
slow fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel tanks
Bottlinge :
at the domain by a specialized company
Soil :
Anglo Calcareous
Pruning :
Cordon de Royat
Alcohol :
12% vol
Harvest :
by night for cool temperatures. Avoiding oxydation and preserving aromas
Ageing :
in tanks
Tasting :
Very pale in colour, releasing fruity notes and a lively, fresh palate. Perfectly adapted to the first rays of sunshine, aperitif, barbecues…
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Serment de vigne and Chemin de vie :
our range elegance
“Serment de vigne” which could translate as “pledge from the vines” represents a challenge: our version of the Viognier grape, with an aromatic profile faithful to the variety but with a twist of character from the Thau lagoon. The pledge is an offer of wonderful balance between finesse and aromatic depth.
“Chemin de vie”, or Way of living, is a vintage which has been matured in well-seasoned oak casks. This process transforms the wine, offering a totally different profile to the initial version of Syrah wine. This wine is for laying down and is only presented when it is good and ready, when its rounded body and aromatic power are fully developed, for your pleasure.
These two confidential wines reflect the demanding precision applied during the wine making process through their subtle character, revealed only upon tasting.
Serment de vigne
IGP Côtes de Thau
White 2016
Climate :
Mediterranean sea influence, plots ideally exposed to wind
Grappes :
Viognier
Vines age :
20 years old
Growing :
vigilance and prevention ! Responsible farming, biodiversity protected. Leaf removal on North side for better ventilation and phenolic maturity.
Vinification :
Skin maceration in inert pneumatic press. Direct pressing and collected juice for clarification. Low temperature maceration in thermoregulated stainless vat.
Filtration :
Sterile filtration just before bottling
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Soil :
clay and limestone hillside, only natural amendments
Cutting :
Guyot pruning
Alcohol proof :
13,5% vol
Harvest :
date chosen to obtain a nice natural acidity and a smooth aromatic presence without excess.
Wine ageing :
in vat on fine lees with regular stirring
Tasting :
First nose is floral with light jasmine smell then fresh apricot flesh. In mouth, yellow fruits delicacy with citruses note… Rare expression of Viognier grappe.
Chemin de vie
IGP Côtes de Thau
Red 2015
Climate :
Mediterranean sea influence, plots ideally exposed to the wind
Grappes :
Shiraz, blend of 2 different parcels
Vines age :
between 11 and 23 years old
Growing :
vigilance and prevention! Responsible farming, biodiversity protected. Leaf removal on North side for better ventilation and phenolic maturity.
Vinification :
separate vinification of parcels. Complete destemming and crushing to weaken the skin. Maceration done at moderate temperature in thermoregulated stainless vat. Smooth extraction.
Filtration :
no
Bottling :
done in the wine estate by a specialized provider.
Soil :
clay and limestone, only natural amendments
Cutting :
Cordon de Royat (universal cordon pruning)
Alcohol proof :
13,5% vol
Harvest :
manual
Wine aging :
in used barrels only! To preserve the wine typicality
Tasting :
Density and substance for this vintage. Shiraz is soften with elegant woody taste. Full range of black fruits, prune, and olive refreshed in mouth by an eucalyptus note. Final is a mix of cacao and coffee cream which gives this wine a rare complexity. An iron fist in a velvet glove.