Old vines have long memories. This 100% Carignan comes from plots planted in the 1960s — decades of roots pushing deep into the schist of Calce, and it shows. Early harvesting preserves freshness and lift, whole-bunch fermentation adds texture and a wild, aromatic edge, and 12 months split between old oak and stainless steel keeps everything in balance: structure without weight, depth without heaviness.
Carignan at this level is a rare thing. In lesser hands it can be rough and rustic — here it's delicate, refined, and quietly compelling.
Wilfried Vallat's commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar lets the vineyard do the talking. And with vines this old, it has plenty to say.