2015 Cuvee Belenos Vintur Domaine Vintur

A special cuvée that we only produce in selected years when the vintage justifies it.

The 2015 vintage was exceptional in both its very low volume and its very high quality. The high quality resulted from the unusual conditions during the growing season - we had lost most of our Grenache and some other grape varieties by mid-June. The rest of the vintage grew healthy but with unusually small and concentrated berries of exceptional flavor. As the production of Grenache was lower than other varieties, the blend of our wines also had to change and the 2015 Bélénos has a much higher weighting of Syrah.

It was fermented in stainless steel and about 65% was aged in large new French oak barrels for 24 months and a further six months in a neutral breathable tank. We expect this wine to develop into something magical over the next few years, but we are already very excited about it.

80% Syrah

10% Grenache Noir

6% Carignan

4% Mourvèdre