Terroir
"The complexity of our wines comes from the diversity
of our ‘terroirs’."
Gavin Crisfield.
Ruffes:
Located on the lower slopes, between 100 and 150m, this red
soil of volcanic origin gives supple and fruity wines often
with a slight toasty note.
Varieties planted: Syrah, Grenache |
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Grés:
A mixture of grit, schist and sandstone at an altitude of
between 150 and 250m. This terroir offers excellent drainage
qualities and produces wines with more elegance and notes
of ‘garrigue’ (thyme, rosemary and wild flowers).
Varieties planted: Syrah, Grenache and Merlot.
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Schist:
A superb terroir with a variety of well exposed parcels situated
between 250 and 400m. Consisting essentially of blocks of
schist with magnesium deposits (a natural aid to phenolic
ripeness) this terroir gives wines of incredible concentration
with good balance due to the altitude and the mineral qualities
of schist.
Varieties planted: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault,
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. |
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