Secret des terres
THE CONFIDENTIAL CUVEE
This new cuvee created in 2016 contains all the magic of the vineyard and the winegrower's expertise. The Secret des Terres arises from the rigorous selection of our best grapes, the sublime union of our three grape varieties and a long and well-mastered aging process in small and big oak barrels.
WINEMAKING METHOD
Harvested entirely by hand with sorting on the plot, the bunches are delicately picked and then transported in crates in order to ensure the perfect condition of all the grapes. Destemmed to the tune of 90%, the grapes are then transferred to concrete or stainless steel vats. Fermentation and 4 to 5 weeks of maceration make it possible to extract all the colour and aromas from the grapes. Aging in new oak barrels (20%) and oak casks (80%) for 24 months allows the wine to gently flourish. The wine is then bottled and left to rest in our aging cellars for a minimum of 12 months.
VINTAGES
This vintage is considered exceptional. The winter was mild and dry while the spring was cool and the summer hot. The grapes have reached full maturity. The reds are crisp, frank, intense with complex aromas of raspberry, garrigue, liquorice, candied ginger and black fruits. They present a dark and dense and complex color and fine tannins. The 2016 vintage has a very long aging potential.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful ruby red color, with slightly bluish reflections. Intense and complex nose: small candied red berries, mocha and sage. The palate is full and smooth from the start, with good volume, sweetness and a nice touch of silky tannins. On the palate we find the aromatic notes of the nose, with a touch of liquorice and hints of vanilla pod. The finish is delicately spicy for a nice sensation of freshness and tension. A beautiful terroir wine: rich, expressive, racy and elegant.
COMPETITION RESULTS
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020: silver medal
Concours Général Agricole 2019: silver medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020: silver medal
Internal Wine Challenge 2020: bronze medal
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful ruby red color, with slightly bluish reflections. Intense and complex nose: small candied red berries, mocha and sage. The palate is full and smooth from the start, with good volume, sweetness and a nice touch of silky tannins. On the palate we find the aromatic notes of the nose, with a touch of liquorice and hints of vanilla pod. The finish is delicately spicy for a nice sensation of freshness and tension. A beautiful terroir wine: rich, expressive, racy and elegant.
COMPETITION RESULTS
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021: gold medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021: gold medal
Internal Wine Challenge 2021: bronze medal
In 2019, the climate was very dry and hot during the growth of the vine. As a result, the harvest began very early in the season with grapes showing excellent health, thick skins and intense colors.
The reds with aromas of ripe fruit, raspberries with a slight touch of mint present a beautiful minerality. On the palate, the tannins are elegant and well concentrated. This vintage shows signs of a long aging potential.
TASTING NOTES
After a mild winter and a cool spring, marked by an episode of frost in April, followed a summer punctuated by a few very hot episodes. Thanks to the rain in early August, the grape ripening process did not have to suffer from excessive water stress. It is a late vintage with low yield. The first cuvées suggest lower average degrees than in previous years, high color intensities and good acidity that will ensure great aging potential
A beautiful ruby-red robe with bluish highlights. An intense and complex nose, dominated by cherry and blackcurrant jam, and graphite. Soft roasted notes, vanilla, and a gentle sapiness enhance the nose, supported by hints of caramel cream on the finish. The palate is full from the first sip. This is followed by a lovely volume in the mid-palate, with good acidity. The tannins are dense with a very fine grain. The aromatic profile of the nose is echoed on the palate. The tannins are still integrating. This wine displays a very long finish with roasted and fruity notes.
James Suckling: 92 points
