Domaine Terres d’Hachène wine estate
>> Ilex
A blend of Syrah (Shiraz) and Petit Verdot, Ilex is a vintage with character : elegant, silky and structured with fresh acidity and velvety tannins.
Manual harvesting, traditional vinification and ageing up to 18 months in barrels make this vintage the best marriage between a Cevennes vine variety and a Bordeaux vine variety.
The 2017 vintage is organic farming certified.
>> Cerris
A Syrah and Grenache dominant blend Cerris is a generous vintage in terms of smell and taste : both aromatic, pure and elegant with silky tannins and a pleasant depth.
Manual harvesting, traditional vinification and maturing 18 months in barrels enables this vintage to fully benefit from the best of these two Mediterranean vine varieties.
The 2017 vintage is organic farming certified.
>> Auba
Grenache and Mourvèdre combine perfectly and provide freshness and fruitiness in terms of smell and taste for this Cevennes PGI rosé wine. Auba has become a gourmet rosé, both voluptuous, elegant and fruity..
Traditional vinification followed by 4 months maturing in a stainless steel tanks brings together the best of these 2 Mediterranean vine varieties.
The 2017 vintage is organic farming certified.
>> Levant
This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre combines freshness and generosity of the fruit to create a perfect balance with supple tannins and a silky finish. As the Premier Duché d’Uzès of the wine estate, Levant is a balanced and generous vintage.
Traditional vinification and 12 months matauring in stainless steel tanks bring together the best of these 3 Mediterranean vine varieties.
The 2017 vintage is organic farming certified.
>> Zenite
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot combine perfectly in this both robust and elegant red PGI Cevennes wine .
Aged in stainless steel tanks and in demi muld (half) barrels intensifying the natural qualities while providing structure and a long finish to these 3 Bordeaux vine varieties.
The 2017 vintage is organic farming certified.
>> Au fil des siècles (Throughout the centuries)
This blend is Grenache dominant combined with Syrah (Shiraz) and Petit Verdot making it both a fresh and generous red PGI Cevennes wine, reflecting its origins in the Cevennes region. The Au fil des siècles vintage combine freshness and fruit in terms of smell and taste giving rise to a fine and delicate wine.
The 2017 vintage is organic farming certified.
A diversity of soils for an exceptional terroir
Located at the foothills of the Cevennes near Anduze on a rocky spur (Puech Long), the Domaine Terres d’Hachène wine estate is set in an exceptional environment and terroir including :
– ancient marl clay limestone hillsides (130 million year old),
– deeper clay gravel soil,
– very stony limestone conglomerates.
This soil diversity to which different vine varieties have adapted is very much an asset for the quality of the wine produced. Mediterranean varieties Syrah (Shiraz) , Grenache and Mourvèdre blend with Gironde varieties including Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
A passionate vitivinicultural adventure
The new owners, Lionel and Nathalie, fell for the charm of this magical place and intend to continue this passionate vitivincultural adventure while they are fully engaged in different vine growing and vinification endeavours.
This return to the Cevennes sources combined with their sense of sharing and fellowship brings a wonderful dynamic which makes me keen to accompany them as best as I can in their new professional life!