From human memories, the origin of « Pas du Cerf » was relating by the ancients on evenings. In 1533, our king of France, François the Ist stayed in south of France to celebrate his son’s wedding Henri the 2nd with Catherine de Médicis, the Pope’s niece. As he came with his court, the King stayed few months on the Riviera. The Count of Provence, Lord of Hyères, invited François the Ist to hunt stag on his lands. As it was an undulating country, the King followed to hunt in walking. A huge stag was killed and as a tribute to the King, this place was called : « Le Pas du Cerf » (stag’s pace).
The vinification:
Red : Vatting during 1 month – Maturing in tank
Grappe varieties:
Syrah (70%)- Grenache (30%)
Wine tasting:
Deep colour with purplish tints.
Complex nose with aromas of undergrowth, cocoa and spices.
Velvety mouth, matured and fine tannins.
Harmonious evolution opening on a long and persistent final of sweet spices and chocolate.
To drink with:
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Daube provençale", red meats in sauce, duck with figs.
