Old Cinsault vines are at the heart of this vibrant, fruity cuvée, supported by Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan. An irresistibly rich and smooth wine. The fruit is sublime and the terroir is fantastically enhanced by a beautiful freshness. (Wine delivered without capsules).
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Eye
Garnet color, beautiful brilliance
Nose
Seductive bouquet of sour cherry and crushed raspberry, subtle hints of gingerbread and licorice
Mouth
Rich and subtle, beautiful fruity sensation with hints of violet, sunny character with lovely freshness, silky tannins, long finish full of freshness.
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with a tagine, moussaka, or lamb chops...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rating (2026 guide) 94/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Jean-Baptiste Granier produces one of the most exciting Cinsaults, cultivating around ten hectares with virtuoso skill since he started out in 2007, spurred on by a certain Olivier Jullien. The finish is delicious and floral, with red fruit and licorice notes: the similarity in texture to the great Pinot Noirs of Burgundy is obvious. It has everything a great wine should have, except the price. The grand cuvée, from the Terrasses-du-Larzac, has avoided all the classic pitfalls of over-ripeness and over-extraction, coming close to matching the best examples of its kind. In just a few years, the white has established itself as one of the region's finest wines for fine dining.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2026 guide) 90/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
The Vignes Oubliées project began in 2007, when Olivier Jullien and Jean-Baptiste Granier, then an intern at Mas Jullien, decided to vinify plots of old high-altitude vines in the Saint-Privat area for the first time. The vineyard is planted on schist and sandstone soils that had been abandoned, producing very fine grapes, but in small quantities that did not meet the expectations of local cooperatives. The experiment was a success, the wine was christened, and the adventure could continue: Jean-Baptiste would watch over these old vines. Today, they are aged in a natural cave, a former oil mill that has been restored. The expressions have slowly refined, delivering wines with a pure and deep mouthfeel.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 10/18/2025
With its consistent charm and ever-perfect harmony, this cuvée offers a consistent, supple, and silky palate, delivering a delicious and fresh juice of wild blackberry and blackcurrant, coupled with a touch of spice and a few earthy and chalky notes, bordered by deep and refined tannins. To our great delight, the lively finish is galvanized by the intensity of the fruit. A delight with a Lozère lamb tagine with apricots and roasted almonds from Roussillon. Rating = 4.2.
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Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD C. Published on 01/29/2026
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