Domaine Val de Caire

Varietal/Blend: Rolle (65%), Ugni Blanc (25%) and Grenache Blanc (10%)

Vineyard Area: From vines within the communes of Rognes and Lambesc northwest of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Soil: The soil is very calcareous (pH from 8.4 to 8.7) with two types that are often found in the same plot: clay-limestone conglomerates and sandy soils from sandstone rocks of marine origin.

Elevation: 250 to 350 meters

Vinification: Harvest is carried out mostly at night to retain freshness. Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. Rolle and Grenache macerate for 24 hours while Ugni Blanc is pressed directly. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and malolactic fermentation blocked.

Maturation: 7 months in stainless steel

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Varietal/Blend: Syrah (40%), Grenache (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Counoise (5%)

Vineyard Area: From vines within the communes of Rognes and Lambesc northwest of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Soil: The soil is very calcareous (pH from 8.4 to 8.7) with two types that are often found in the same plot: clay-limestone conglomerates and sandy soils from sandstone rocks of marine origin.

Elevation: 250 to 350 meters

Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeast. 25-day maceration with daily punching down and light pumping over.

Maturation: 7 months in stainless steel

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Varietal/Blend: Grenache (90%), Counoise (10%)

Vineyard Area: From vines within the communes of Rognes and Lambesc northwest of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Soil: The soil is very calcareous (pH from 8.4 to 8.7) with two types that are often found in the same plot: clay-limestone conglomerates and sandy soils from sandstone rocks of marine origin.

Elevation: 250 to 350 meters

Vinification: Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed before a combination of 60% direct pressing and 40% skin contact. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and malolactic fermentation is blocked.

Maturation: 7 months in stainless steel

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