The flagship Grenache based blend named after the famed Philosopher Pierre Abélard to reflect its forceful, brooding intensity and showcase the opulence and concentration of the old-vine Grenache, with the addition of some Syrah to add to the complex structure.

The Abélard exhibits a deep, brilliant garnet color. Fresh and fruity, with aromas of mocha, cherry and woody note. On the palate, it opens with a sweet profile, featuring a smooth texture and a well-balanced structure. The finish is rich and lengthy.

Located on the same latitude as Ch¢teauneuf-du-Pape and nestled in the hills of Les Dentelles de Montmirail, Ch™ne Bleu has the highest elevation in the region at 550-630 meters. The resulting cool nights and late harvest bring desirable 'Northern Rhône-style' freshness to the Southern Rhône's rich concentration of fruit and tannin.

Blessed with a confluence of natural factors, Ch™ne Bleu has the benefit of an exceptional location, multifaceted geology, and a southern Rhône climate with soils more typical of the northern Rhône. Isolated and protected, high in a mountain saddle, Ch™ne Bleu has its provenance in a unique, four-corner borderland of the département of Vaucluse in the southern Rhône, where the boundaries of Gigondas, C’tes du Ventoux, C’tes du Rhône, and Séguret come together. This area is located in the foothills of Mont Ventoux, 550 to 630 meters above sea level, on the northern slopes of a spectacular limestone outcropping known as the Dentelles de Montmirail, from the Latin 'Mons Mirabilis,' meaning 'Lace of Marvelous Mountains.' It enjoys an exceptional terroir due to this pristine, remote location and its complex geology, with many exposed strata of rock.

Proof/ABV: 14