2021 was a winemaker vintage and required great responsiveness to very variable weather, comforting us in the pursuit of our good work in the vineyard. Winter was mild, followed by spring frosts before a dry mid-spring and then a cool summer with record rainfall. By stripping the leaves at the beginning of July, our grapes remained healthy. The harvest started in good conditions with the whites on September 13th in Brézème (-80% harvest due to frost), followed by Crozes-Hermitage and Condrieu. The summer conditions preserved a rare balance in our region. The Marsanne and Roussanne reveal freshness, minerality and precision, the Viogniers aromas of fresh fruit and a mouth full of finesse. For the reds, the lowland vineyards are full of indulgence with floral aromas and soft tannins. Finally, the granite terroirs reveal notes of pepper and spices and a rich palate.

Located at over 250 metres altitude on terraces containing decomposed granite, the vineyard enjoys a pleasant south/south-east exposure.

- Pre-fermentation cold maceration to develop the fruit.
- Maceration and fermentation for about 20 days with pumping over for the first few days and then punching down towards the end.
- Ageing in barrels of one and two wines for 15 months.

Beautiful garnet-red colour with shiny reflections. Rich, complex and captivating, the nose reveals a superb aromatic bouquet with notes of black fruit, such as morello cherries and plums, flowers such as roses and peonies, delicately associated with subtle aromas of oak suggesting undergrowth, aromas of toast, cocoa, and sweet spices. Dense and distinguished, the palate opens with a juicy attack full of freshness, before revealing a fleshy mid-palate and a lovely tannic texture, elegant and finely chiseled. The finish is long and powerful, particularly aromatic with notes of white pepper and fresh liquorice.