The story goes...
The ‘Flying Solo’ range flies in the face of convention, shunning international varieties in favour of the typical Grenache grape which forms its backbone, blended with Syrah, Viognier or Cinsault respectively. It celebrates the intrepid Aéropostale pilots who risked life and limb to ensure postal services in the 1920s.
Vintage
2022
Grape Variety
60% Grenache Noir, 40% Syrah
Tasting notes
The colour is a deep, brilliant, intense purple with hints of violet.
Press and Awards
87 pts - Wine Spectator - Nov. 2019. "Shows good purity and focus, featuring abundant cherry and black-berry fruit, with mineral, herb, and spice details."
Tasting notes
The colour is a deep, brilliant, intense purple with hints of violet.
The nose has a tempting aroma of fresh blackcurrants, blackberries and wild strawberries. Subtle notes of garrigue and sweet spices enrich the aromatic bouquet.
On the palate, the generous explosion of red fruit on the attack is followed by a palette of spices typical of the garrigue, offering a rich, complex taste experience. The finish is marked by the surprising freshness of fresh liquorice (zan bar). Subtle hints of fresh cocoa round off the tasting experience.
Vinification process
Traditional vinification for Grenache - Short maceration at low temperature for Syrah.
Vineyards
Limestone plateaus in Minervois.
Ageing
On fine lees - Blending - Sterile filtration prior to bottling.
Further information
- Alcohol : 14 %
- Total acidity H2SO4 : 3.07 g/L
- pH : 3.63
- Residual sugar : <0.4 g/L
