2020 was a relatively warm and humid year. Winter, and especially November, was particularly rainy and stormy, providing the soil good water resources. In this vein, Spring favoured the growth of vines. Whilst the summer was particularly hot along the coast, the estate’s vineyards were protected from the heatwave thanks to easterly winds, bringing moisture. These weather conditions, along with rigorous pruning, harmonious flowering and careful supervision of plots led to a high quality of fruit, with generous berries. This results in fine and delicate, fresh and lively wines, far from being over-concentrated or excessive. The Grenache are ex-ceptionally aromatic and pure, just as the Tibouren, which are amongst the first grapes harvested and vinified.
The coloured Syrah develop their typical spicy aroma; the Mourvèdre are sophisticated, combining subtlety and strength. Delicate at the time of harvest, the Cinsault expressed their full potential after settling. Finally, the Rolle were harvested in two stages. The harvest on 20th August brings targeted, fresh juice with a great tension. The following days lead to more dense fruits, which will bring a whole new dimension to the blending. A quite unique year full of promise.

Climate: 
Winter : gentle and very dry
Spring : quite cool in March and April.  Then very dry and hot, especially in June
Summer : dry and hot with occasional heatwaves
Autumn : spells of rain from September especially heavy in November
Geology: Shale source rock, clay Dry climate moderated by the marine influence Mistral and dew, even in summer
Harvest: Manual.