2015 Chêne Bleu "Abélard" VDP Vaucluse, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This is Chne Bleu's flagship Grenache blend named after the famed philosopher Pierre Abelard to reflect its forceful, brooding intensity and showcase the opulence and concentration of our old vine Grenache, with some Syrah to add to the complex structure. Grenache noir (80%), Syrah (20%) from 50+ year old vines planted in clay and stony limestone. Grenache is grown north west facing at 530m, the Syrah facing south west at 540m. Aged in

the current owner's grandfather

Aging lasts about 15 months on fine lees before preparation for bottling

The Tasting Box for Him is a thoughtful combination of fine wine

the château was surrounded by orange and lemon groves

and Regional appellations

Corne Verte is a blend of pink granite and diorite

Age of vines 20 - 30 years

only before bottling

With the help of a Belgian geologist Valerie Closset

Riesling adds aromatics

really when I am thinking that they are ready

Pol Roger Champagne has a soul