Chateau Peyrassol - La Croix NV (Each)

  

Price: $14.00

Producer	Chateau Peyrassol
Country	France
Region	Provence
Subregion	Cotes de Provence
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon,  Syrah
Sku	17179
Size	Each
Style	Traditional
Body	Full Bodied

Commanderie de Peyrassol has been making wine since the 13th century, in some form or another. Fresh wild berry fruits of the region married to a firm minerality that provides structure, this is concentrated, old school, stain-your-teeth wine for any palate. What's not to love?

The name of the estate is the first indication of its long, illustrious past. Located in the heart of Provence, near routes traveled by Crusaders in the early Middle Ages, the Commanderie de Peyrassol was founded by the Knights of Templar who were dedicated to protecting the Crusaders en route to, and in, the Holy Land. The first recorded harvest took place in 1256 and winemaking has continued uninterrupted throughout the centuries. When the Templars were brought down in 1311 by the King of France, who was nervous of their power and jealous of their wealth, the Knights of Malta became the fortunate owners of the Commanderie. They remained in control, flawlessly maintaining the vineyards until the French Revolution, when it was taken over by the State.
The Rigord family purchased the estate in 1870; but, it was not until 1977 when Francoise Rigord, wife of Yves, decided to bottle and market the wines of the estate. Madame Rigord abandoned her successful career in public relations to study oenology and take on the responsibility of making all of Commanderie de Peyrassol’s wines. In 2001, the Rigord family sold the property to Philippe Austruy who has aggressively invested in this exceptional property, modernizing the cellars and expanding the holdings. His nephew, Alban Cacaret, is responsible for the daily operations of the domaine.