TERROIRS In the rugged Vallée de l’Agly, the soils are composed of
marls laden with black schist. The Corbières Mountains
to the north and the winds from the Pyrenées to the
south protect the vines from heat, rot and mildew by the
winds while keeping yields naturally low. The valley
enjoys 260 days of sunshine per year, with little
precipitation.
FARMING Sustainable farming, free of synthetic herbicides and
pesticides. Grass growth and weeds are controlled in
winter and spring through plowing. The nature of the
soil does not permit any mechanization, so all vineyard
work, from pruning to harvest, is done entirely by hand.
GRAPE VARIETALS VINE AGE AVERAGE YIELD 80% Grenache, 20% Carignan
60 years on average
28 hectoliters per hectare
WINEMAKING Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are sorted and
100% de-stemmed. The grapes are fermented separately
by varietal, and the wine is aged solely in stainless steel,
allowing for a more approachable expression of this
rocky terroir. Fermentations last for 5 to 6 weeks. The
Carignan is fermented via carbonic maceration. The
individual varietals are blended before bottling. No
fining, light filtration.
TASTING NOTES Earthy and rugged, yet fruity and bright, the “Nature de
Schiste” cannot help but express both the fine and wild
nature of its terroir. Its silky palate and balanced tannins
make this a perfect pairing for leaner cuts of red meat
and dark chocolate.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 24,000 bottles or 2,000 cases