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The domain has been in the family's possession for four generations. The grandfather of the owner today was the first to plant vines on
the fields in 1931. His son built cellars in 1946 and started the bottling of vines in 1976.
In 1985 Robert Charavin
took over from his father,
The domain covers10 ha. in Rasteau and 3 ha. in
Cairanne.
The vineyards have been certified agriculture biologique since 2010 and
the next step will be certification as biodynamique.
Wines May 2013
Rasteau Cuvée Réserve
2011: 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.
Rasteau Cuvée Prestige
2010: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre. Aged in pièces for a year.
Rasteau Cuvée Paul
2009: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah
and 20% Mourvedre.
The vines are up to 90-years-old. Aged in demi-muids for 18 months.
VDN Rasteau Rouge
2009:
100% Grenache Noir. Aged in older barrels for a year.
VDN Rasteau Doré
2009: 100% Grenache Noir. Aged for 18 months
in barriques.
VDN Rasteau Blanc
2011: 100% Grenache Blanc.
Cotes du Rhone Village Cairanne
2011: 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah.
Cotes du Rhone Cuvée Char à Vin
2012:
50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre.
Cotes du Rhone Blanc Cuvée Marine
2011: 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne.
Fermentation and ageing in wooden tanks for 8 months
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