Region:

In the Vaucluse Department, at the foot of the limestone Mont Ventoux. It grows in stony clayey-limestone soils.History: Etienne de Vesc (1445-1551), Royal advisor to Louis XI and Charles VIII, played a vital role in the policies of Louis XVI and in the Wars of Italy. His tomb is to be found in the Church of Caromb, of which he became Lord in 1484. The Saint Marc Winery has created a special vintage in tribute to this historic figure.

Grape varieties:·

• Dominance of Grenache

Vinification:

The Cuvée Etienne de Vesc is vinified in the same way as the Cuvée Terroir, namely through a rigorous selection of grape varieties and grape quality in terms of maturation and sanitary condition. It is a traditional vinification process, with a long vatting period of approximately 20 days. The difference between the two vintages lies in the maturing: the Cuvée Etienne de Vesc matures in casks between 9 and 12 months.

Tasting:

• Visual aspect: concentrated red colour.
• Olfactory aspect: good intensity with hints of black fruits and wood (vanilla), combined with tinges of pepper. ·
• Gustatory aspect: full-bodied, well built, corpulent, integrating the wood tannins well to offer a harmonious whole.

Accompanying foods and wines:

This vintage is well suited to red meats, full-flavoured dishes, such as game, and also cheese.

Serving temperature:

This wine should be served at room temperature, preferably decanted, offering it the chance to express itself. 18 to 20°C is the ideal temperature.

Storage:

It is a vin de garde, meaning that it can be kept for several years.