L'Indigène

Mas des Agrunelles · Terrasses du Larzac, France

L'Indigène is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. On the nose it is fleshy with notes of ripe dark berries. On the palate, the wine is full body, textured with aromas of black fruits, lavender, rosemary and white pepper, showing great concentration.

Farming
Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
60% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 15% Carignan

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1985

Vessel
Stainless steel and French oak

Vineyard Yield
25 hl/ha

Soil Type
Clay-limestone

Annual Production
25,000 bottles

Vinification
Grapes are partially destemmed. Grapes are then placed in stainless steel tanks, with no intervention for about 15 days. Fermentation starts naturally with indigenous yeast. The Grenache and Syrah are fermented in stainless steel tank while the Carignan spends 12 months in used barrel. The wine is lightly fined, and unfiltered. No oenological product used.