Encyclopedia · Red grape
Thin-skinned, low tannin, high alcohol. Kirsch, dried cherry, garrigue herbs, and lavender. Southern Rhône dominant grape — almost always blended (GSM) but the primary aromatic and structural voice.
Acidity low–med · Tannin low · Alcohol high
Climate Warm Mediterranean. Galets roulés retain and radiate heat. Southern Rhône.
Style Grenache-dominant blend. Old vine standard. No irrigation. Concentrated.
Tell Kirsch and dried cherry, garrigue and lavender, high alcohol warmth, low tannin, dusty spice
Climate Warm Mediterranean with altitude moderation. Rocky slopes of Dentelles de Montmirail. Higher elevation than CdP.
Style Grenache-dominant GSM blend. Firmer and darker than CdP. Old vine standard. More structured than Vacqueyras.
Tell Garrigue and kirsch, dark cherry and iron mineral, firmer tannin relative to CdP — medium for Grenache overall, high alcohol warmth
Climate Warm Mediterranean. Rocky soils at foot of Dentelles de Montmirail. Cooler than CdP.
Style Grenache-dominant GSM blend. Earthy and rustic compared to CdP. Good value.
Tell Kirsch and dried cherry, garrigue herbs, high alcohol warmth, fine low tannin, earthy finish
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