Cellar Profile
The winery and estate sit between the towns of Séguret and Sablet, a half-hour drive from iconic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Under vine for over 600 years, the property has been lovingly cared for by the Baudry family since 2012. Approximately 15 sustainably-farmed hectares in the towns of Séguret, Sablet and Gigondas are planted with Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Carignan, Clairette and other local white varieties. These are some of only 16 Southern Rhône communes which may use their name along with the Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellation. The small plots are surrounded by hedges and trees that protect the vines from the cold Mistral which can blow violently from the north. The Mediterranean climate provides plenty of warmth and sunshine during the growing season, while the nearby sea and stiff evening breeze ensure a broad diurnal shift that retains acidity and freshness in the wines. The pebbled soils are a mix of clay, sand and, most importantly, limestone.
Region
The Southern Rhône has been contiguously planted since 600 BC and is one of the largest and most important wine regions in France in terms of volume. There are over 1800 individual wineries and over one hundred cooperatives here. The area offers juicier, headier and less complicated wines than the north, where you'll predominantly find structured Syrah and viscous, intense, aromatic Viognier. In the south, there's a veritable cornucopia of allowable grapes to choose from, including Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in red, and Clairette, Viognier, Picpoul, Muscat and Grenache Blanc in whites. Wine made from grapes grown throughout the Rhône region will have the basic "Côtes du Rhône" AOC on the label, while wines produced from designated areas that have attained a higher level of ripeness and maturity of grapes before harvest can use the "Côtes du Rhône Villages" designation. The climate in southern Rhône is Mediterranean, with intensely hot summers and mild, wet winters. High daytime temperatures are moderated by cooling sea breezes and by the intense cold wind they call "Le Mistral" that rips its way through the valley to empty out into the sea. The resulting precipitous temperature drops help ensure some acidity remains in the wines, despite the sometimes elevated alcohol levels.
Vineyard
The Estate vineyards have been farmed since the 14th century. These old vines are planted in sandy soil sitting on top of calcareous rock and a good amount of limestone. They are sustainbly-tended and surrounded by high hedges that help moderate the intense Mistral wind. The 2025 growing season yielded a high-quality vintage, giving this youthful cuvée a beautifully pure fruit profile unburdened by heavy oak.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification using classic Southern Rhône methodology designed to protect the vibrant primary fruit characteristics of the young Grenache and strictly avoiding oak contact to keep the wine bright and juicy. The fruit is destemmed, gently crushed and fermented at controlled temperatures in neutral vats. The juice sits on its skins for an extended maceration period (2-3 weeks) to allow a steady extraction of color and flavour without over-extracting bitter seed tannins.
Tasting Notes
This is an exceptionally fresh, vibrant and approachable expression of 100% Grenache Noir hailing from the estate's youngest vines. Highly expressive and intensely fruity with lovely notes of fresh strawberry, ripe raspberry and wild blackberries along with subtle layers of baking spice, violets and wild garrigue herbs. Full-bodied and generous, yet beautifully light on its feet. Fine-grained, elegant tannins provide structure and length. The finish is delightfully fresh. Serve slightly chilled (13°C to 15°C) with Mediterranean vegetables, simple grilled steak or even umami-rich Asian dishes featuring ginger and pepper.
Varieties
Grenache, known as Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Sardinia, is one of the most widely-planted grape varieties in the world. It is also one of the most important varietals in the southern Rhône and is a fabulous blending partner with Syrah and Mourvèdre (GSM blends). Syrah is grown throughout the world, producing beautifully diverse and interesting wines. It was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. The style and flavour profile of Syrah is greatly influenced by the climate in which it is grown. Moderate climates, such as the northern Rhône Valley and parts of the Walla Walla AVA in Washington State, tend to produce medium- to full-bodied wines with medium to high levels of tannins and notes of blackberry, mint and black pepper.