Presentation of the Domain
History:
After creating the negociant les Vins Dupéré Barrera, Emmanuelle and Laurent wished to expand into the cultivation of their own vines.
Since 2002, they became owners of a small parcel of vines, the Domain Clos de la Procure, AOC Cotes de Provence, where they desired to produce a great wine expressive of this magnificent terrior.
Size:
5.5 hectares of old vines AOC, 1.5 hectares of olive trees, some forest and 1.4 hectares of replanted syrah.
Location:
Center Var - Commune of Carnoules, at the Northernmaritime limit.(geologic permienne - primary to secondary passage)
The parcels of vines are situated in small terraces separated by small rock walls, paths, or rows of olive trees.
Soil:
The soil is limestone/clay with detritic elements. The exceptional presence of a subterranean water layer about 12 meters deep guarantees excellent nourishment of the vineyard and limits the negative effects of drought, which was particularly important in 2003, 2004.
Wine:
3 types of wines are produced.
- RED:
The red is composed of an assemblage of Grenache, Mouvedre plus some very old Carignan. - ROSE:
The rare Rose is issued from Cinsault with a touch of Ugni Blanc. - WHITE
The white is issued from 100% Ugni Blanc.
Vinification:
Vinification and bottling is carried out according to the NOWAT process used by Dupéré Barrera since vintage 2001(see attached NOWAT info sheet)