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Just Gravel, well-drained, deep,
blinding white, 250-300m altitude, south-facing
Gravel...that's why we're here.
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Carignan
from 1911 and 1952 are basis of Lo Viehl, Grenache
gris makes the white, nearly 3 newly planted hectares
have started producing Syrah, Mourvedre,
Counoise, Cabernet Sauv., Viognier, Marsanne,
and AOC Muscat in 2004. New white
vines (Macabeu, Terret, Grenache Blanc,
more Muscat--bringing us to 13 grape varieties!)
were bought and picked for the first time in 2006
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Pruned
very short (1 eye), tilled soil (caterpillar tractor,
low compacting), Certified "agriculture raisonnée"
but working organically now for 2 years, harvest
strictly reduced in July for even maturity and maximum
ripeness and aeration, harvest in small "cagettes"
to avoid crushing before they get to the cave.
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