45% grenache, 45% syrah, 10% cinsault. A core of red fruit with juicy black cherry and licorice backing it up. Quietly aromatic with hints of dried herbs, spice and dusty tannins on the finish. Great with short ribs!

At the gateway to Provence, on the right bank of the Rhône Valley, the le Château de Manissy, bathed by the sun and swept by the mistral, produces three grands crus : Tavel, Lirac et Cotes-du-Rhône. This bicentenary estate, property of the Missionary Fathers of the Holy Family was handed over to Florian André, a young winegrower, who makes nectars that will entice, with passion and talent.