Hail and frost severely reduced crops in several regions. But the the Roussillon region was very lucky. A very hot June and July quickly ripened our grapes, and a much cooler August helped to retain acidity and freshness. Despite a slight lack of water and smaller-sized grapes, this harvest generated very tasty wines.

Big, black, bramble fruit with a slatey minerality, and some softening, supportive oak.

This is a concentrated wine with loads of power and length. A luscious and big wine with very approachable fruit and moderate tannins. Layers of black and red cherry fruit are combined with wafts of herbs and vanilla.

Vibrant dark black

Carignan is espcially good with charcuterie and wold boar sausage, but it also pairs well with grilled lamb, and most barbequed meats.

Maturation in 2 x 500L barrels one new, and one 3 years old.

The coolness of August slowed down the ripening considerably, and pushed what we had initially expected to be a slightly earlier harvest back into October. The harvest itself was relatively straight-forward, and the fruit looked great when it came through the winery door.