GRAPES: 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Carignan
TERROIR: clay - limestone, Villafranchian terraces of rolled pebbles.
AVERAGE AGE of the vines: 42 years
YIELD: 39hl / ha
HISTORY OF THE CUVEE: The Signargues appellation was recognized by INAO in 2005,
We wanted a Signargues marked by the terroir. This cuvée has seen the years go by but has not aged.
Tie the vine branches : 1 metal strand for Grenaches and Carignans, 2 metal strands for Syrahs.
HARVEST OF GRAPES: picked by machine
GRAPE STALK in full on Grenaches, Syrahs and Carignans
VATTING TIME : 5 weeks with skin maceration
FERMENTATION TIME of 3 weeks at a controlled temperature between 20-28 °
MATURING : 20% in French oak barrels
BOTTLING at the property
TASTING NOTES: Beautiful intense ruby color. An expressive nose with notes of cassis with a touch of violet. This wine has a lot of maturity and is very concentrated. In the mouth, we perceive notes of liquorice and a spicy garrigue finish.
CUSTODY: 4 to 7 years
PACKAGING: 750 ml and 1500 ml
SERVICE: 15 ° - 16 °
FOOD & WINE PAIRING: stuffed chicken, Provencal leg of lamb, Provencal tripe, Saint Marcelin cheese