Domaine Gramenon Côtes-du-Rhône La Sagesse 2020 is a red wine made from 100% Grenache grapes, sourced from three parcels with vines aged between 50 and 70 years, located on limestone and sandy soils in the Gramenon area, Montbrison-sur-Lez. Fermentation occurs naturally with a 15-day maceration in cement tanks, using indigenous yeasts.
The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels before bottling. La Sagesse 2020 features a deep red color with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, spices, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is well-structured, concentrated, and fresh, with pronounced minerality.
Decanting is recommended before serving, and the wine can be cellared for up to 10 years.
About Domaine Gramenon
Domaine Gramenon, established in 1978, is located in Montbrison-sur-Lez, in the Drôme Provençale, at an altitude of 350 meters, in the northernmost part of southern Côtes du Rhône. The uniqueness of Gramenon's terroir stems from a limestone barrier that was once covered by the sea 86 million years ago.
The pressure of the Alps uplifted layers of sand deposited by tides, along with significant limestone presence, forming a plateau 550 meters wide, while clay was brought in by river systems. Since its inception in 1978, the vineyard has been cultivated naturally and organically.
The first climatic challenges in the 2000s impacted the vitality of the old vineyards, leading to the adoption of biodynamic techniques. In 2010, the estate achieved DEMETER certification. The revitalization of the soil and the strengthening of plants' natural defenses quickly proved effective, resulting in a new energy radiating from the vineyard parcels.
