Vaugelas - The Rose

The outstanding location for Vaugelas sits right below the Corbières fault line, in Lagrasse valley. Surrounded by the Black Mountains and Mount Alaric, the vineyards are kept healthy by the wind that is funnelled through a corridor located to the north. The terrain here is extremely arid and the vineyards draw their strength from a judiciously located spring 140 metres below ground. Vaugelas comprises 4 distinct terraces of pebbles, schist, clay and gravel. This extensive property produces single vineyard selections, creating a complex array of wines. WINEMAKING The Grenache is made using the ‘saignee’ method, whilst the Syrah is pressed. The grapes are picked by night. Alcoholic fermentation occurs very slowly and at low temperatures. The wines are aged on their lees for 3 months.