This storied domaine, run with passion and skill by Luc and Lucienne Cartier, has been farming and making wine organically for decades. Their gorgeous property in the beautiful countryside appellation of Les Baux de Provence yields powerful expressions of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, and more – not to mention olives (their oil is one of France's finest), and incredible fruit and vegetables. Luc and Lucienne's wines combine the richness and intensity of top Rhone or Bordeaux with a crystal-clear and unmistakable expression of Provençal soil. They set themselves apart even further from the pack with the eye-grabbing rustic, squat bottle used for their unbelievably great-value red.
Farming Practice:Certified Organic
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France » Les Baux de Provence
Vinous Media 90 "Pale orange. High-pitched orange pith, red currant and floral scents, along with subtle herb and pit fruit nuances. Silky and energetic on the
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Wine Spectator 89 "Expressive violet, plum and lavender aromas and flavors glide through in unison, carried by lightly dusty tannins. An echo of anise adds to
Tasting Notes "A light delicate salmon rose. Red berries, blood orange and succulent flowers on the powerfully scented nose. Polished and smoothly balances power and finesse.
International Wine Cellar 90 "Bright orange-pink. Intense red berry and floral aromas are complemented by orange zest and honeysuckle, along with a dusty mineral overtone.
" 35% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Carignan More Syrah than usual due to new plantings which gives a soft texture
Vinous Media 90 " Intense red berry, cherry, tangerine and floral pastille scents are accented by succulent herbs. Sappy and seamless on the palate, offering juicy
Vinous Media 90 "Vivid orange-pink. Tangerine, ripe red berries and a floral nuance on the highly perfumed nose. Smooth, seamless and concentrated, offering pliant red fruit
Wine Spectator 90 "This has a gently fleshy feel, with lightly dried plum and black cherry fruit flavors lined with lavender, tobacco and black tea notes.
Vinous Media 90 "Limpid orange. Pungent red berries, blood orange and succulent flowers on the powerfully scented nose. Silky and energetic in style, offering sappy raspberry
" 35% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Carignan More Syrah than usual due to new plantings which gives a soft texture
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