As producer Jeff himself says; ‘Almost like purple ink. Fine, seducer, almost like a cream of dark fruits, with a slight milky and spicy touch. Fine, slender (thanks to the magic of the schist ground), will round off and gain in amplitude and density, a beautiful balance. The final taste is chewy and intense, very marked by dark fruits and even more so by spices. Goes well with mixed grills, piquillos, leg of lamb, cheese of course…’

15.5% of lovely Grenache, which, by the way, is the predominant grape variety in a Chateauneuf du Pape....just saying....

Jeff is one of the best winemakers we partner with, responsible for producing a wide variety of high quality wines. He works with different grape growers in different places and indulges his genius over a wide variety of grapes and styles and terroirs. If the wider Languedoc region of southern France were a country in its own right, it would be one of the best wine-growing countries. Jeff has successfully managed to combine a growing level of quality regional wines conforming to the structures and confines of Appellation Contrôlée. But he also enjoys the freedom to experiment using a vast range of grapes, soils, and microclimates to produce ground-breaking new wines freed from those Appellation Contrôlée shackles. It’s the best of both worlds. Jeff Carrel reflects this freedom with his wide range of wines and styles.

Mixed grills, piquillos, leg of lamb, cheese (of course…)