100% Pinot Noir.
Colour: garnet-red.
Nose: fine, fresh, delicate bouquet with notes of cherry, Morello cherry and sweet spices.
Palate: full-bodied and robust, with fine flavours of red fruit and sweet spices, complemented by a long, fresh finish.
Ideal with lamb or veal, and even tofu. This wine also goes very well with cold meats, barbecues, mechoui and cheeses.
Enjoy when young to fully appreciate its aromatic intensity.
This wine, with its perfect balance of aromatic power and minerality, has a true southern identity. It has also inherited the style and character of the great Pinot Noir wines produced for decades by Labouré-Roi.
The mainly south-facing vines benefit from maximum sunshine and are planted on clay-limestone soils in 3 different areas: the foothills of the Montagne Noire (Minervois), at the foot of the Cévennes (in the north of the Gard département) and in the upper Aude valley.
The 20-year-old vines grow at altitudes of between 250 and 400 metres, guaranteeing freshness, liveliness and structure.
Sourcing and selection of grapes, musts and juices. Separate vinification of each selected batch. After a pre-fermentation cold maceration to enhance colour intensity and fresh fruit, the individual plots are then vinified separately at a moderate temperature to preserve their character and aromatic freshness. Vatting ends with a post-fermentation hot maceration to refine the tannins and develop the texture. The wines are then aged for 4 months on fine lees before being tasted and blended.
The 2021 harvest in Occitanie was influenced by particularly difficult weather conditions. A spring marked by late frosts in April severely affected the vineyards, considerably reducing yields. The cool, wet weather that followed favoured fungal diseases, requiring increased vigilance on the part of winegrowers.
The summer, although warmer, did not fully compensate for the effects of the difficult spring. Harvesting began later than usual, at the end of September, in relatively dry conditions, enabling healthy bunches to be harvested despite earlier losses.
Despite lower yields, the quality of the Pinot Noir grapes was surprisingly resilient. The grapes harvested showed a fine concentration of flavours and refreshing acidity, although sugar levels were slightly lower than normal.
On tasting, the Pinot Noir wines reveal subtle aromas of red fruits such as strawberry and cherry, accompanied by delicate herbaceous and floral notes. The palate is elegant and well-balanced, with fine tannins and lively acidity, offering a long, harmonious finish.
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