Family winery in Côtes du Rhône, which practices Biodynamic viticulture.
Family winery in Côtes du Rhône, which practices Biodynamic viticulture.
”Clos de L’Aube” is the geographic name of the plot. A mix of French and the Provençal dialect, it refers to the ”Cradle of Dawn” .
This is where the first rays of sunshine light up the vineyard.
CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES
In the early morning, the hills of St Roman are still shrouded in bluish hues when work begins in the vineyard. The cool night air can still be felt.
The Cros des Aubes plot is the first to catch the sun’s rays. Its old Grenache vines must be carefully tended.
Nearly 70% 'Galets roulés' (rounded pebbles) sit on filtering sands and deep clay where the vines draw up coolness and moisture.
Fifty-year-old vines, predominantly Grenache (45%), rounded off with Syrah (also known as Shiraz) (25%), Carignan (20%) and Mourvèdre (Monastrell in Spanish) (10%).
Aged for 12 months in tanks. Cultivation of the vineyard and the wine-making process are Organic and Demeter certified, officially as of the 2022 vintage.
This cool oasis is blessed by an early morning mist owing to the nearby confluence of the Rhône and Gardon rivers.
Balance is the key in this wine, which is vibrant and silky. Velvety mid-palate on a remarkable mineral mouthfeel overall, giving way to an exquisitely delicate lingering finish.
Duck breast with figs, eggplant caramelized with ginger, quail with peach, goat's cheese or aged Mimolette cheese with truffle for example.
10 years
« Here, the Grenache grapes that make up half the blend endow this wine with a lovely ripe fruitiness. Beautifully mellow thanks to the supple tannins, in a ‘natural’ spirit, the wine has an indulgently deep, rich body with a full fruit flavor. A fine accomplishment. »
1 star
« The vine grower must love stylistic devices, for this dark-robed Aube is the epitome of an oxymoron. Made without sulfites, this cuvée wine has a brisk, clean nose of macerated black fruits with an underlying pinch of cinnamon. In perfect unison, it packs a warm, full-bodied punch on the palate, carried through by firm tannins. A flawless composition that will age harmoniously. »
90 points
« Dark berries, herbs, crushed walnuts and a touch of dried flowers on the nose. Medium body with fine tannins. Soft and well-rounded with a velvety texture throughout. Good fruit and overall balance here with a chewier finish lifted by some peppercorn undertones. Grenache, syrah, carignan and mourvedre. Drink now.»
Indulgent fruit with delightful mineral hints.
4025 Chem. de la Fontaine du Roy,
30300 Beaucaire
+33 (0) 466 59 46 10
contact@annecollard.fr