Dry, dry, wet, wet, dry. Another crazy meteorological ride this year – it really seems more and more that each year is truly a unique expression of place and time, and more often nowadays, marked by extremes. We averaged a measly 10mm of rain a month for the first four months of the year, when we hope to bank a good volume of rain before the heat arrives and the growing starts. And then were … [Read more...] about Harvest Report 2023
Harvest Report 2021
A little bit overdue.. Harvest & Season Note 2021 Frost, drought and cool weather is not the summary of a perfect growing season, then throw in a few wildfires and other natural surprises and this completes a challenging year. The latter were not at Unang but close enough to be atmospheric. And yet, the resulting wines are full of promise, I shall try to explain how. Frost was the big … [Read more...] about Harvest Report 2021
Harvest Report 2020
It has not been a straightforward year… but then it rarely is. Even so, in France, the year 2020 or ‘vin,vin’, started with some optimism despite the known geo-political threats (mainly ‘Brexit’ and the US/EU trade war) and climate issues. This evaporated fairly quickly as the pandemic was viewed from afar - and then from up close. In the vineyard, life continued as normal – a farm during the … [Read more...] about Harvest Report 2020
Harvest Report 2019
2019 Harvest and Season Notes Another year of extremes… and wolves. The headline grabbing moment of the year was late June, when we had 45°C in Carpentras (our nearest town). This was pretty hot, and made for early morning starts, and not much happening in the vineyard during the afternoons. But the season was also extremely dry, had frost, some hail - and yet ended up being a late year, due … [Read more...] about Harvest Report 2019
Summer Open House and Scottish Soiree
Two important dates - firstly 10th July, our summer Open House at the cave from 11h-15h - a feast of wine tasting, matching cheeses from Crèmerie Fromagerie Mercy and good local produce with music from Franck Moulette - a really relaxed and friendly tasting over a long lunch period - free entry, open to all and no reservation required. Then the 11th July, Soiree from the Cave to the … [Read more...] about Summer Open House and Scottish Soiree
Decanter Magazine December 2018 by Matt Walls
Rhone Revolution in the Ventoux by Matt Walls. A great article about our area - the AOP Ventoux - and some of its best wine makers and vineyards. … [Read more...] about Decanter Magazine December 2018 by Matt Walls
Chateau Unang La Gardy 2016 AOC Ventoux
La Gardy 2016 AOC Ventoux, Red Organic wine Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Roussanne. Yields of 15-30 hl/hectare, hand-harvested. Tasting: there is a bright ruby color to this wine and on the nose, notes of cherry and chocolate combine with subtle aromas of liquorice and cinnamon. A mineral character then emerges accompanied by smoky touch of tobacco. Terroir: the highest vines (350m altitude) … [Read more...] about Chateau Unang La Gardy 2016 AOC Ventoux
Chateau Unang La Croix 2017 AOC Ventoux
Chateau Unang La Croix 2017 AOC Ventoux, Red Organic wine Grapes: Grenache, Syrah. Yields of 25 hl/hectare, hand-harvested. Tasting: Figs from Caromb and milk chocolate define the nose. The palate is dense, with aromas of the Comtat cherry with a touch of camphor, which brings freshness to the finish together with Sichuan pepper. Above all, it's an elegant wine with a beautiful long, smooth … [Read more...] about Chateau Unang La Croix 2017 AOC Ventoux
Chateau Unang La Source 2018 AOC Ventoux
Chateau Unang La Source 2018 AOC Ventoux, Red organic wine Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault. Yields of 25 hl/hectare, hand-harvested. Tasting: blackcurrant defines this wine. The nose is both floral (iris and violets) and marked by black fruits. The taste is more reminiscent of crème de cassis, with sufficient concentration that brings amplitude and roundness. It feels a complete … [Read more...] about Chateau Unang La Source 2018 AOC Ventoux
Chateau Unang Rouge 2018 AOC Ventoux
Chateau Unang Rouge 2018 AOC Ventoux, Red Organic Wine Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault. Yields of 30hl/hectare, hand-harvested. Tasting: majority Grenache, this wine boasts floral, fruity and spicy aromas. In the mouth red fruits, with a cherry and strawberry mix before revealing pepper notes. The roundness of this wine is supported, as always at Unang, by a healthy acidity. Terroir: … [Read more...] about Chateau Unang Rouge 2018 AOC Ventoux
