After phyloxerra devastated the vineyards in the 19th century, Elie Dussaud decided not to replant, and sold the land in 1909 to Pierre Tramier, He rebuilt it, and then passed to his son in law Pierre Perrin, and it has been in the family ever since. It has been totally organic since 1974.
They have 130 hectares, of which 100 are under vine using all the 13 permitted grape varieties:
Mouvedre – 30%
Grenache – 30%
Syrah – 10%
Cunoise – 10%
Cinsault – 5%
Vaccarese, Terret Noir, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan, Bourboulenc, Roussanne – 15% mixed
We will be tasting the following vintages
2007,2006,2001,2000,1996,1993,1992,1991,1990
The tasting will be accompanied by cold meats, cheese, french bread and salad