Costières de Nîmes Rouge Marginal

At a Glance

  • Varieties: 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache
  • Terroir: Soils full of siliceous rocks
  • Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic
  • Vinification: Non-interventional winemaking, each parcel vinified individually. 15 days' indigenous yeast alcoholic fermentation without sulfur addition for the Grenache (25-30 days for the Syrah). Cellar work follows lunar calendar (little to no oenological additions).

Additional Info

These "gress" stones regulate soil 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 bunches and reduces the risk of vine disease.