Roussanne 2023 Varietal shale and quartz-rich soil are

shale and quartz-rich soil are the fascinating building blocks for this wine

The intensity and verve of this wine illustrate the enduring value of old vines

By harvesting earlier

spicy bramble and red berry fruit

Three major Grenache clones are used and harvested in small batches which undergo natural fermentation with punch downs

Roussanne 2023 Varietal shale and quartz-rich soil areGrown on high density echalas as well as trellised vines on clay, shale and quartz rich soils, our four Roussanne vineyards are perched high up on the mountain. Harvesting a batch earlier enhances the natural vibrancy of the variety, and multiple harvest dates build layered complexity, enhancing floral, spice and lifted fruit elements. Orange blossom top notes with an aromatic mix of dried coriander, ginger and citrus are underpinned by a linear