Marrenon Plane De Dieu 750mL Les Belles Echappées

Marrenon Plane De Dieu 750mL Les Belles Echappées By continually researching the best terroirs in our Rhone Valley region, The AOC “Plan de Dieu” has won our heart. This Appellation is mainly made from Syrah, Grenache - grapes we have a real fondness for – and also Mourvèdre. GRAPES Black Grenache 50% minimum, Syrah and/or Mourvèdre 20% minimum SOIL This fairly uniform terroir is really a vast alluvial terrace formed by the Aigues and Ouvèze rivers during the Riss Glacial Period two or three hundred thousand years ago, overlaid with chalky gravel dating from the Quaternary Era. The gravel mainly rests on zaffre sandstone. The soil is unique with a strong terroir uniformity. This beautiful alluvial terrace is clearly defined and endlessly exposed to the powerful Mistral wind. Ageing potential: 8-10 years