Taken from the first chapter of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book The Little Prince, the name of this cuvée translates as What is important, is invisible to the eyes. This organic and biodynamic blend of Grenache and Syrah may look like any other Rhône wines, but it will steal your heart.
It is refined and elusive. The deeply rooted vines bring strength and vigour, the wind ensures a healthy life, and the sun concentrates the aromas. Then, there is the winemaker’s instinct that guide the grapes to maturity, transforming them into a quality wine.
In the glass the colour is deep red with violet reflections. There are aromas of black fruits and red berries. The palate is ample and generous, with notes of blueberry jam, and wild raspberries. The tannins are velvety and smooth.
Pair this with a homemade burger, cooked rare as the French enjoy, with mushrooms and Gruyère cheese.
The Rhône Valley has been a hub of wine culture since ancient times. Viticulture arrived with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône as their highway through France.
The region's wines are known for their richness, depth, and complexity, and their ability to age beautifully. They many illustrious villages including Chateauneuf du Pape and Côte-Rôtie.
Found throughout northern Spain and southern France, there are three variants: Grenache Noir, Blanc and Gris.
Grenache Noir is the most common. It is generally spicy, berry-flavored and soft on the palate. Complex and intense notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, black olives, coffee, gingerbread, honey, leather, black pepper, tar, spices, and roasted nuts can also be found.
A red grape variety that is widely planted around the world, particularly in southern France, South Africa and Australia. Typically wines are full-bodied and deeply coloured.
Generally called Syrah in the old world, or Shiraz in the new. It produces wines which are typically high in tannins and acidity, and can exhibit a range of flavors and aromas, including blackberry, black pepper, smoke, and leather.
For four generations the Gourjon family have farmed the terraces of the Rhône. Their wines are a delicate, yet powerful expression of a centuries-old vineyard.
Set at the crossroads of the Costières de Nîmes and Côtes du Rhône appellations, Château Font Barrièle is a jewel in the heart of history. Forming part of a nature reserve, their emblem is the little bustard, a protected species which soars above the vineyards.
