La Grand Cros terrior
The 24 hectares in vines surround the winery in one contiguous estate, which in turn is surrounded by an arena of hills which offer us a unique micro-climate that protects us from frost and hail. The clay and calcareous hillsides, poor in humus, permeable and rocky, the exuberant Mediterranean climate with concentrated precipitation, the mistral and of course the sun, are all very favourable conditions for the growing of vines to make high quality wines. This is hardly surprising as this is the oldest wine region of France and there are records of Le Grand Cros going back to the XVII century.
Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah
Vinification
Each parcel is vinified separately; cold skin contact maceration; pressing with separation of free-run juice from pressed must, cold static must settling; temperature control of fermentation at 17-18°C, racking and blockage of malolactic fermentation.
Fining and early clarification with fish glue and bentonite; filtration; blending after tasting; bottled in the spring after further filtration.
Tasting Notes
A bright spring pink colour. The nose is complex including of small red berries (wild strawberries) and spicy aromas (ginger, saffron). A full-bodied mouth that carries fruity and mineral flavours. This wine is both powerful yet elegant and offers a generously long aftertaste.
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