Mas de Valériole 'Grand Mar' IGP Bouches du Rhône 2021 Size:Regular Aged in mostly neutral French

Aged in mostly neutral French oak barrels and puncheons

about the Chinato from Cappellano since the production and recipe are closely held secrets within the family

Virgile has been buying grapes from the same producer since 2004

Once in the cellar

Mas de Valériole 'Grand Mar' IGP Bouches du Rhône 2021 Size:Regular Aged in mostly neutral FrenchGrand Mar is pure Caladoc, a crossing of Grenache and Malbec which is particularly well suited to the deep south of France, given its resistance to coulure (uneven flowering). With four hours of maceration at pressing, it is more assertive in its fruit character, with a more penetrating impression of minerality on the palate. While no heavier than the V, it is both finer and longer, with an overall sense of poise marrying nicely to its boisterous