Many years ago the previous owner built the cottage for his ailing wife so they could spend what they thought were their last years in this idyllic setting, surrounded by beautiful vineyards. A dream came true when his wife made a miraculous recovery and hence the cottage became “Villa Mon Rêve” (the house of my dream). This incredible story behind the name also inspired the wine. Finally, after all these years we now believe we have selected an exceptional north facing Syrah that does justice to this uplifting story of “Villa Mon Rêve”.
On the nose, black berries and blackcurrants embody the richness of Syrah. These aromas are complemented by Timut pepper, a unique spiciness that has its origins in the specific terroir of the region. The wine opens with an enchanting floral note of violets, a delicate characteristic inherited from the special microclimate of Minervois la Livinière. On the palate, the wine's extreme freshness bears witness to the influence of the local terroir. The lively attack, followed by a mouth-filling palate, highlights a complex structure and a distinctive minerality. The finish is marked by hints of cocoa, white pepper and black fruit.
Hand harvesting at optimum ripeness - One third of whole bunches, two thirds de-stemmed without crushing - Natural fermentation - Light pumpovers and punchdowns during 4 weeks maceration.
Syrah : La Livinière (Limestone plateaus), Minervois (Limestone plateaus) - Grenache : La Livinière (Limestone plateaus), Minervois (Limestone plateaus)
In 2000 litre oak barrel during 20 months without racking of the lees - Bottling with no fining or filtration - 12 months bottle ageing before release.
