Wine Enthusiast 90 BEST BUY
"Elegant and well structured, this bottling shows a depth of strawberry jam, cassis and vanilla built along supple round tannins. It is lengthy and inviting, with a floral element of violets and rose petals."

The Wine
100% Pinot Noir
From the pastoral hills near the village of Vias along the Mediterranean coast
Rocky volcanic soil
30+ year old vines
Fermented and aged in stainless steel
Sublime flavors of fresh wild strawberry and red cherries, this wine is ethereal and layered, with the texture of pure silk

The Estate
The Vic family are fifth generation wine growers and are at the helm of a dynamic property with roots dating back to the 12th century. The heart of the property is an old Chateau built from the volcanic black rock that is the bedrock of the Comtesse vineyards. The family farms using neither pesticides nor herbicides and use only fruit grown on the estate. Along with the dominance of the propertys rocky volcanic soils, they also have sites with more sandy clay and riverbed based topsoils. From this rich mosaic they make varietal wines that are textured, balanced, fresh and most importantly, wallet friendly. Everything is done traditionally at this domaine and the wines exhibit an exceptional rich yet mouthwateringly delicious fruit. These are easily some of the finest and most authentic varietal based wines for the money we have encountered in many years searching the backroads of France.

Farming Practice:Sustainable