THE VINEYARDS
The “Rabassières” take their name from Rabasse that means “truffle” in Provencal. During the last century, the Plan de Dieu region was famous for its abundance of oak trees on the roots of which truffles grow. A buried and highly coveted treasure, truffles were often gathered at night so as not to reveal their hiding place. In honour of this highly developed local activity and the “truffle oaks” that still grow along the edge of these parcels, “Les Rabassières” bears witness to this heritage.
The Maison Bouachon reveals with « Les Rabassières » all its know-how of the southern Rhône valley in the art of the blending grenache - syrah.
SOILS
Coming from the Plan de Dieu area with typic soil, the cuvee « Les Rabassières » find all its complexity. In this area there are three kinds of soil, red earth on sandstone, terrace on clay and the “garrigues” (clay and limestone covered by round quartzite stones). Those soils associated to an important wind permit to have the best condition for berries maturity.
GRAPE VARIETIES
The Grenache (60 %) is the main variety, it give its suppleness to the wine, the Syrah (30 %) give its structure and finally the mourvèdre (10 %) the complexity and finesse.
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