Its fruity and bold character, evident right from the nose, sweeps us away in a whirlwind of fruit (wild raspberry) and richness, with supple tannins. A highly fruity, energy-bursting wine perfect for sharing with friends—a lively preview of what’s to come... A beautiful expression of the Corbières terroir!
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Nose
Fruity and rich, black fruit jam
Palate
A rich, indulgent flavor profile, supple tannins, and freshness
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy with cold cuts, cheese, grilled meats, and more...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
As a consulting oenologist, Sophie Guiraudon couldn’t resist the call of the vineyards. With no family history in the business, she settled in 2000 south of Alaric, in a renovated sheep barn. It’s a small plot—just enough (12 ha) to grow, vinify, age, and sell her wine all on her own. And it’s certified organic.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2000 by Sophie Guiraudon, this estate then consisted of 4 hectares of old vines at high elevation, situated on a cool terroir in the town of Ribaute. Today, this trained oenologist cultivates 11 hectares organically, using a biodynamic approach, and is working to restore biodiversity, notably by replanting trees around the vineyard plots. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Carignan express their purity thanks to a diverse geology dominated by clay-limestone with varying degrees of gravel and stones. This winemaker, who built this beautiful project from the ground up, vinifies without oak, emphasizing purity.
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 10/31/2023
While remaining true to its southern character, this is a medium-bodied Corbières that brings the purity of the fruit, freshness, and garrigue aromas to the forefront on the palate. The palate is round, full-bodied, and generous, with a dense, smooth texture enveloped by an abundance of concentrated, fresh black fruit—slightly musky—and supported by pronounced, supple, and deep tannins. The finish is intense, with a hint of powderiness. What more could one hope for than this lovely, indulgent cuvée with hints of garrigue, shared among friends—exhausted but still cheerful after a hunting trip—along with butcher’s merguez and glazed pork ribs, cooked over the embers of a BBQ? A score of 4 for this wine perfect for sharing with friends—very enjoyable to drink right now and at a price that’s remained steady for the past two years, which is rare these days.
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Review and comment by Ms. YVONNE S. Posted on 02/09/2025
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