The Château du Mourre du Tendre is a family estate for 7 generations, located on a privileged terroir in the heart of Provence. The cultivation of the vine is traditional and reasoned, with a constant concern for balance, respect for the vine and the environment.
Château du Mourre du Tendre farms 10 hectares of old-vine Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault in Côtes-du-Rhône on gravelly clay soils. While most estates opt for an easy-going style at the entry level, Paul Verité, the young vigneron at Mourre du Tendre treats, this wine the same way that he does his Châteauneuf-du-Pape: whole cluster and native yeast fermentations that begin semi-carbonically and extensive aging (30 months) in tank before release.
The bright red berry fruits show themselves tentatively under a veneer of delicate aromas, subtle earth and oak spice, and pronounced structure. The wine is reminiscent of Piemontese styles from Italy and lends itself to aging.