George Brassens plays with words in his song Les Copains D’Abord, and it is precisely this game between “The shipmates” and “The friends first” on which Manuel is inspired and bases the philosophy of this project that he carries out. with his best friends from his years of studies in France selecting and producing this range of wines in order to maintain that beautiful relationship of long, lasting, sincere and noble friendship, qualities that are reflected in these wines Vineyard between 50 and 90 years old .

Types of soil

Soils with sand, clay and limestone completely covered with pebbles typical of the Châteauneuf du Pape area. Vintage with constant rains during the fall, a dry and slightly cold winter that caused early sprouting. Dry and hot spring and summer with providential rains at the end of August. Manual harvest and traditional winemaking in concrete tanks, stainless steel tanks and wooden vats. 70% destemming.

Fermentation and maceration

Almost 30 days, as an infusion. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast. Aging in concrete tanks, wooden vats and 600 l barrels.