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The breathtaking 16th century wine estate of Mas de la Dame is situated in Les Baux de Provence, a charming medieval village perched atop a rocky outcrop in southern France’s Apilles Mountains. The essence of this rugged area’s haunting, windswept beauty is captured most evocatively in the celebrated paintings of Van Gogh.

Mas de la Dame, or “farm of the women” is owned by Anne Poniatowski and Caroline Missoffe who, together with consultant Jean-Luc Colombo, the most influential winemaker in the Rhone Valley, have redefined the potential of this ancient terroir. For over 30 years, grapes for Mas de la Dame wines have been grown and vinified using only natural processes, entitling them to be certified as AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE (organic) by Qualite France.

Production Area
Les Baux de Provence, France

Grape Varieties
60% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinification
Two parcels of 45-year-old-vines, one of Syrah, the other of Cabernet Sauvignon are picked manually and collected in small bins. The bunches are lightly crushed before vinification, with a long maceration of 25 days. Each varietal is vinified separately. The wines are then matured for 18 months in oak barrels (1/3 new, 2/3 one or two years old). The Syrah and Cabernet are then blended together and a light filtration is done.

Color
Dark, inky purple

Bouquet
Aromas of mineral, spice and black fruit

Taste
Deep and full-bodied with notes of red and black currants mingling with spice in the long finish.

Alcohol
13.5%

Serving Suggestions
Pairs well with duck, pigeon, lamb and raw tuna.