In Provence, 2025 was marked by several episodes of intense heat, with temperature peaks in August, which required great vigilance in the vineyards. Some plots suffered from hydric stress, while maturity was early, offering beautiful aromatic profiles. Smaller than the usual average, the berries proved particularly concentrated and expressive. While the average yield in the Mediterranean basin is expected to be slightly lower than in recent years depending on the sector, the quality of the grapes remains remarkable, with beautiful aromatic power combined with the freshness, characteristic of Provence wines.
TerroirThe terroir of Saint-Victoire is made up of limestone clay parcels on slopes looking down over the Upper Arc Valley, on two opposing hillsides south of the Sainte Victoire and north/north- west of the Aurélien mountains. The Mediterranean climate offers exceptional sunshine exposure and a strong Mistral wind, with thermal amplitude that is magnified by the more continental character of this terroir compared to the Arc Valley. These conditions enable the grapes to ripen to perfection, and naturally maintain perfect balance between freshness and acidity.
WinemakingFor this parcel selection wine, the grapes were picked at night to preserve all the freshness of the fruit. Vinification then took place in controlled temperatures, always with the objective of preserving the freshness of the aromas, before short ageing on fine lees.