b'CORNAS 2017Cornas translates to scorched earth and the appellation, due to its geographic disposition, where the mountains and the south of France meet, creates a terroir that produces wines of character that are ripe, robust and mineral-driven. Grapes are sourced from from one acre of two climats: Mazard and Saint-Pierre.Grapes: 100% SyrahSoil: Granite soil eroded on the surface in the form of sandVine Age: 25 years oldAging: 16 months on its lees (in reduction) without racking in French oak casks (1st to 3rd fill)CTE-RTIE 2017The Pacalets continued their development in the northern Rhne Valley, a region close to their hearts, with the production of Cte Rtie, of which 2017 marks the first vintage. The wine was vinified in the Rhne in whole bunches, without SO2 and with 2 pigeages per day. After alcoholic fermentation the wine was put into casks to age in their cellars in Beaune.Grapes: 100% SyrahSoil: Granite soil eroded on the surface in the form of sandVine Age: 45 years oldAging: 17 months on its lees (in reduction) without racking in French oak casks (1st to 5th fill)13'