Location, location, location!
"The Domaine du Grand Arc was established in 1995, in the commune of Cucugnan. The vines, however, are far older. It lies in the heart of the spectacular Hautes-Corbières, in a place called the Devez. Part of the terroir of Quéribus, an impressive nearby ruined mediaeval fortress, it belongs to the southern Corbières AOC. It was love at first sight for Bruno and Fabienne in 1990, who immediately set up home with their two sons.
The secluded valley that shelters the Domaine is dominated by two old castles: the great Peyrepertuse at one end, and Padern at the other. It was the site’s magical natural beauty that captivated them"
The secluded valley that shelters the Domaine is dominated by two old castles: the great Peyrepertuse at one end, and Padern at the other. It was the site’s magical natural beauty that captivated them"
From the south facing slopes of the Hautes-Corbieres comes this Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbieres, Nature d'Oree (2008).
It blends no less than 5 grapes: Carignan (20%), Cinsault (10%), Grenache noir (30%), Syrah (20%), Mourvèdre (20%), all handpicked.
No sulfites were used for the 2008 vintage.
From cassis to apricots, the fruit notes are varied with a touch of spice to balance them.
As Florence and Bruno say, "it's not because you are young that you have to be rambunctious"
This is only the second vintage for Nature d'Oree yet it shows great promise.
A wine that reflects its terroir, around $12
Enjoy!