Mourvèdre

Said to be of Spanish origin, Mourvèdre arrived on the French coasts in the Middle Ages where it found a climate it could thrive in. It is a highly esteemed southern grape variety that is grown exclusively along the Mediterranean coast, between Perpignan and Fréjus, where it yields some of the region’s finest wines.

Grape variety

100% Mourvèdre

Terroir(s)

Our Mourvèdre comes from several carefully selected terroirs:
• we found some very exceptional vines that are between 15 and 30 years old, planted on slopes at an altitude of 50 m above sea level on the Mediterranean coast near the Bages lagoon basin, close to Narbonne. The calcareous, alluvial soil yields rich grapes that boast considerable freshness.

Vinification

¾ of the harvest undergoes a very long maceration period that lasts more than 3 weeks, until alcoholic fermentation is complete. The remaining grapes are vinified using carbonic maceration (whole bunches of grapes). A very small proportion is aged in oak barrels.

Tasting

Gorgeous, intense red in colour with crimson nuances, Les Jamelles Mourvèdre starts off with very fruity flavours of strawberry, peach and currants on the palate.

Food & Wine

Serve at 18°C. Catherine Delaunay likes pairing our Mourvèdre with a lamb tajine, steak with pepper sauce, game, moussaka or parmigiana. It is also excellent with cheese, especially goat’s cheeses.