Clefs de Mille Red (#1)

Region: [Not specified on sheet – likely Southern France, organic vineyards] 

Varietal(s): Carignan & Syrah (60-year-old Carignan vines) 

Soil: Eocene clayey sands 

Agriculture: Certified Organic (Ecocert); use of organic fertilizers, biodiversity promotion, and microbiome enrichment 

Harvest: Syrah – September 7, Carignan – September 29, 2022

Vinification & Aging:

• Carignan: 5-day maceration, 50% destemmed

• Syrah: destemmed, 15-day maceration in concrete vats, not crushed

• Indigenous yeasts

• Aged 10 months in stainless steel vats

• SO₂ levels well below biodynamic standards

Tasting Notes: Ruby-purple in color. Aromas of redcurrant, blackcurrant, morello cherry, and raspberry. Fresh, delicious, and mouthwatering on the palate.

Food Pairing: Roasted poultry, red meat, grilled vegetables, pasta with pesto, or small goat cheeses.

Cellaring Potential:

3–4 years