Les Darons

Winemaker

Jeff Carrel

Appellation

Languedoc AOP

Varieties

Carignan, Grenache (Garnacha), Syrah (Shiraz)

Viticulture

Sustainably grown from. Yields of 2.33 to 3 tons/acre.

Terroir

Clay/limestone soils with some lacustre, éclat, gypsum and sand.

Ratings & Reviews

Vineyard

From 30+ year old Grenache, 50+ year old Carignan, and 20+ year old Syrah vines grown in La Clape (42%), the Haut Corbières (41%), and Roussillon (17%).

Vinification

The Grenache and Carignan were vinified together (fully destemmed, extraction by pigeage) in concrete tanks. Prefermentation maceration for the Syrah (extraction by pigeage and pumpovers). Blended in cement tanks on the fine lees.

Aging

Aged in cement tank on fine lees. Unoaked.

Features

Bottle, Screw cap

Available Sizes (L)

0.750