Val de l'Ours
There’s a place on the hills bordering the Mediterranean shores where nature has always been so abundant that brown bears had chosen it to settle down, knowing that the rocky hillsides and forest would provide them a safe habitat, and the thick vegetation ample supplies of food and water.
Today human activity has reclaimed this fertile valley, pushing the bears further up towards the Pyrenean mountains and allowing us to produce a range of generous wines.
Today human activity has reclaimed this fertile valley, pushing the bears further up towards the Pyrenean mountains and allowing us to produce a range of generous wines.
The vintage
Spring 2023 was similar to that of 2022, with an unusually warm April and very low rainfall in winter and spring. As a result, the vines started early. By mid-May, we were seeing the first signs of water stress, which had an impact on the vegetative growth of the vines. The water stress increased in early August when the whole estate was at mid-veraison. The Chardonnay and Grenache vines showed better resistance. The second half of August was scorching, but 15mm of rain enabled the harvest to begin on 25 August for the early varietals. Another 50mm of rain in mid-September facilitated the final maturation of the grapes. The vines, which had suffered so much this year, were able to breathe a little and the harvest got under way in good conditions.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Syrah : 40%
Syrah : 40%
Tasting
Attractive red colour with purple highlights.
The delicate nose opens with notes of black and red fruit, including blackberry and morello cherry. The Syrah adds a peppery hint to this generous bouquet.
On the palate, the attack is straightforward and continues with the freshness of the garrigue. A subtle blend of aromas characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
The delicate nose opens with notes of black and red fruit, including blackberry and morello cherry. The Syrah adds a peppery hint to this generous bouquet.
On the palate, the attack is straightforward and continues with the freshness of the garrigue. A subtle blend of aromas characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.