A restrained nose, that benefits from aeration, and then opens up voluptuous kirsch-like aromas, and hints of garrigue herbs - rosemary and thyme.

Initially soft, and lush, the palate unveils an array of crushed stones, herbs, and ripe damson and currant flavours.

***Body***: Full

Les Genoux is less intensely coloured than the regular cuveé, as it contains 10-15% white and pink grapes.

Excellent on its own as a 'vino di meditazione' (best appreciated with a good friend), Les Genoux is also a wonderful match for charcuterie (especially finnochiona, or fennel salami), and the perfumed, elegant style makes it pretty versatile.

Maturation in a mixture of new, 1 year old and 2 year old Demi-muids for 14 months, before being bottled with no fining or filtration, and sealed with melted beeswax.

The source of the fruit for our 'Les Genoux' cuveé are the wonderful 90 year-old vines in our ancient Coume de Roy vineyard.

All the grapes are picked by hand, and any selection needed to eliminate less than perfect grapes is done in the vineyard.

Les Genoux was bottled unfiltered, and by now has thrown a light sediment. It is recommended to stand the bottle upright for 24-48 hours before drinking, and ideal to decant into a carafe or jug 1-2 hours before serving