Domaine Peter Sichel Altura 350

The dream started about 30 years ago when the late Peter Sichel, one of Bordeaux’s legends, found a remote vineyard high up in the Corbières mountains literally miles from anywhere (I know having stayed there) in the most beautiful surroundings and with a unique stoney terroir. It is also where the Albigensian Crusaders made martyrs out of the Cathars in the 13th century. Today, Peter's grandson Alexander Sichel lives there and makes the wines following biodynamic viticultural and vinification principles to the letter. Les Jardiniers comes from the heartland of the huge Corbières region, but Alexander and the Sichel family have decided to recognise and embrace their regional terroir, and high-altitude vineyards (the wine is now under the appellation of Cucugnan, rather than Corbières) which much better reflects the philosophy of the family and the quality of their wines from this tiny, almost inaccessible corner of the region.

Altura 350 2019 is an IGP Pays de Cucugnan from Domaine Peter Sichel which lies deep in the Corbières region of South West France.

The vineyards are high up in the Cucugnan valley at 350 meters above sea level - hence Altura 350.

The wine is a lovely 52% grenache, 24% syrah and 24% carignan blend

It is also certified vegan, organic & biodynamic.

Very expressive aromas of ripe fruit, blackcurrant, prunes. Elegance and suppleness on the palate with hints of pepper and spices.