Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Cab Sauv
Region: Alpilles, France
Vintage: 2021
Viticulture: Biodynamic
Soils: Clay + Limestone
Vinification: Grapes are fully destemmed, then fermented for 2-3 weeks in wood tanks, with daily punchdowns
Aging: In Foudre
Fining or Filtering: None
Sulfur: None
Notes from the Importer: The Alpilles are a miniature mountain range characterized by rugged limestone outcrops, old olive groves, and rocky vine rows lit by a sky so magnificent it inspired the most productive period of Van Gogh’s career during his year-long stint in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Another notable resident of Saint-Rémy is Dominique Hauvette, who arrived four decades ago, acquired some vineyard land, and set out on the road to becoming a legend of Provençal wine. Her Cornaline, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cabernet, exemplifies the unique brushstroke that gives her wines their inimitable character. She seamlessly channels both the rusticity of the craggy landscape and the brilliant light that captured Van Gogh’s imagination.
