Mas de Sainte Croix Passion d'une Terre Valréas 2023

Mas de Sainte Croix 'Passion d'une Terre' Valréas 2023 is an expressive, organic Southern Rhône red crafted in the high-altitude enclave of Valréas, one of the premier Côtes du Rhône Villages. Perched on elevated limestone plateau soils, the estate yields wines known for their striking freshness, balance, and pure fruit intensity.

Vinification Process

• Harvest & Sorting: Hand-harvested from low-yielding, organically farmed old vines, followed by rigorous sorting to ensure pristine fruit quality.

• Fermentation: Vinified traditionally in temperature-controlled vats with gentle extraction (frequent pumping over and manual punching down) to preserve varietal aromatics and elegant tannin structure.

• Maturation: Aged in concrete tanks and neutral oak vessels for several months prior to bottling, focusing on pure fruit expression, terroir clarity, and subtle spice rather than heavy oak influence.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Expressive aromatics of black cherry, wild blackberry, and crushed plum, layered with notes of garrigue herbs, cracked black pepper, and lavender.

• Palate: Rich, round, and vibrant on the palate. A generous core of juicy dark berries and red currants is balanced by crisp acidity and silky, fine-grained tannins.

• Finish: Smooth, persistent, and refreshing, leaving lingering notes of dark fruit, warm baking spice, and a distinct mineral lift.