Soil - Region of Nîmes, plains near Béziers, eastern part of the Aude Valley, and western Aude. Acid soils with pebbles in the valleys and clay and limestone soils on the slopes. 10-15-year-old vines. "Gobelet" (free standing) and "cordon de Royat" (trellised) pruning methods. 50hl/ha yields. Vinification Relatively long maceration periods and a small amount of carbonic maceration. Part of the final blend is aged in oak barrels for 6 to 9 months. Analysis Alc : 13%Vol RS : 3 g/l TA : 5,05 g/l pH : 3,54