Chateau de la Roque, Pic-Saint-Loup, Mourvedre Vieilles Vignes 1999 Syrah touch of blackberry

touch of blackberry

Lightly bin soiled label

Simon grows Pinot Noir as well

ground pepper and minerality on the nose

ginger and herbs

Chateau de la Roque, Pic-Saint-Loup, Mourvedre Vieilles Vignes 1999 Syrah touch of blackberryBase of neck; 90% syrah and 10% grenache Chteau la Roque is located in the region of Pic St. Loup in the village of Fontanes. The Chteau dates to the 8th century, when Benedictine monks wrote of its importance as a crossroads for travelers. The Roque brothers gained ownership of the castle in 1259, and planted vines on the surrounding slopes. Today, the domaine uses no chemical fertilizers and no insecticides or pesticides. This is a blend of 90%