LA GRANDE OURSE 2021 PRIMIS RED WINE (Pascal CHALON)

The red wine LA GRANDE OURSE is a blend of 5 grape varieties: a majority of Grenache Noir (55%), Mourvèdre (30%), Syrah (10%), with the remaining 5% consisting of Counoise and Muscardin—a nearly forgotten grape variety native to the Vaucluse. Muscardin, always used in blending, brings freshness and a beautiful acidity to the final wine.

AGE OF VINES: N/A.

LOCATION: parcel plots located in the commune of Tulette.

EXPOSURE: hillside vineyards, mostly East-facing.

TERROIR:

• on the terraces, the vines sit on Rissian alluvial deposits dating back to the Quaternary ice ages (2 million years ago), composed of limestone gravel with occasional presence of flint and siliceous sandstone,
  
  
• on the hillsides, the vines grow on a thick layer of sandy-clay loam, more or less gravelly, whose fluvial deposits are more recent.

"Beautifully rich, this promising cuvée opens with an enticing nose marked by complex notes of black fruits, eucalyptus, and chocolate. The palate, dense and finely structured, displays a remarkable balance that will blossom fully after a year or two of cellaring, or can be enjoyed today by decanting a few hours before serving."