Costières de Nîmes Rouge Bien Luné

At a Glance

  • Varieties: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
  • Terroir: Siliceous rocks, locally called gress
  • Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic
  • Vinification: Parcels vinified individually, 15-20 days indigenous yeast fermentation without sulfur. Cellar work follows lunar calendar: little to no enological additions.

Additional Info

Locally called gress, the stones in the soil regulate its temperature and allow for proper drainage, ensuring balanced maturity levels for the grapes. They also force the vine roots to plunge down further into the bedrock in the search for water, giving a unique minerality to the resulting wines. The regional mistral wind aerates the grape clusters and reduces the risk of vine disease.

Note: Depending on the vintage, the percentages of Syrah and Grenache in this cuvée are subject to change. In 2015, it was 20% Syrah, 80% Grenache.