Chêne Bleu
Héloïse
The flagship Syrah based blend named after the famed philosopher Héloïse d’Argenteuil, brilliant disciple-turned-lover of Pierre Abélard, fearless and forward-thinking. Showcasing the elegance and restraint of cooler-climate Syrah, with some fleshy Grenache and a touch of Roussanne to add floral aromatics.
The Grenache vines are 40 years old, facing north-west at 530m, and the Syrah vines are 25 years old, facing south-west at 540m. Pruning is done in Single and double cordon de Royat with 5-6 shoots per cordon, and the soil is composed of clay, limestone, and many stones.
- Region
- Rhône Valley
- Appellation
- Rhône
- Sub-Appellation
- IGP Vaucluse
- Varietal Composition
- Syrah, Grenache, Roussanne
- Aging
- A blend of 86% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 2% Roussanne, the grapes were fully destemmed and the Syrah and Grenache underwent a 30-day maceration period in wooden tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels, and the wine was aged for 17 months in barrels that were either new or one to two years old, with capacities ranging from 228 to 320 liters.
- Alcohol
- 14.44%
A deep brillant garnet color. Rich, intense, and focused with plenty of ripe fruit, toasty aromas and liquorice. A powerful wine, yet well-balanced, complex and ample, with black fruit and fine, present tannins. Rich and lengthy on the finish.
Wine Spectator
93 Points
2016
"It's a treat to have a late-release wine with this much character, grace and complexity. Chewy and earthy, with mulberry, forest floor, dried flower and tapenade flavors merging with mocha, fig and steeped plum. White pepper freshness and a deep mineral dimension keep this balanced and intriguing."
— Kristen Bieler, 2024
