Côtes de Provence Mas de la Dame Le Vallon des amants 2004

Mas de la Dame spans 57 hectares, 50 of which in one contiguous vineyard. The vines are farmed organically (with Ecocert certification). The domain tries to limit their use of sulphur and copper on the soils where possible and uses organic compost as their only fertilizer. The region's grape varieties are all planted: Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Carignan for the reds and for the rosés: Sémillon, Clairette, Rolle, Grenache blanc, Roussanne. The grapes are harvested by hand. Le Mas de la Dame has been farmed for 4 generations, producing olive oil and wine.

Le Vallon des Amants is made up of a majority of Syrah. The cuvée is characterised by its heat and power. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe red fruits. There is a superb length on the palate, with notes of liquorice and chocolate.