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
After a normal winter, there were a few sub-zero days with quite mild temperatures. March and April were well-watered, which allowed vegetation to start up well. The rain gave us a good break until the end of June, so we were able to take a fairly relaxed approach to sanitary conditions. A fine thunderstorm at the end of June gave the vines the chance to withstand the heat of July and August without any particular stress. In short, despite the low total rainfall, the timing was perfect.
During the harvest, the weather conditions were generally favourable, with low humidity, seasonal temperatures and plenty of sunshine, enabling the grapes to ripen well.
During the harvest, the weather conditions were generally favourable, with low humidity, seasonal temperatures and plenty of sunshine, enabling the grapes to ripen well.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 66%
Syrah : 34%
Syrah : 34%
Tasting
The robe is ruby-red with hints of violet.
Subtle on the nose with notes of wild berries and sweet spices.
On the palate, you immediately recognise the Mediterranean origin of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the finesse of its tannins in a warm vintage, giving way to luscious red fruit notes from the Syrah.
Good persistence on the palate, leading to a harmonious, fresh finish.
Subtle on the nose with notes of wild berries and sweet spices.
On the palate, you immediately recognise the Mediterranean origin of the Cabernet Sauvignon and the finesse of its tannins in a warm vintage, giving way to luscious red fruit notes from the Syrah.
Good persistence on the palate, leading to a harmonious, fresh finish.