Jean-Charles and his wife Céline have a small estate in Maury, in the very south of France. Just a few hectares, it’s hot there, very dry and yields are, unsurprisingly, tiny … especially from his even smaller patch of 100-year-old vines in the premium ‘Maury Sec’ area. Jean-Charles used only to grow his grapes, but we persuaded him to try making the wines too. These now have a strong following. The cellar is very challenged for space – the garage at the bottom of the house. But Jean-Charles is delighted that, with help from his Vineyard Partners, he’s been able to buy, for instance, a cooler. It’s made a world of difference.

The wine:

100+ is the pinnacle of Jean-Charles’ winemaking. You’ll guess from the name that only grapes from his century-plus vines go into this red – Grenache and Carignan, from the slate- and schist-slithered soils of this top area. Twisted, gnarled-trunk, bush vines produce very little fruit, but what liquid from them there is, is terrifically dark and intense. It’s only Jean-Charles in the cellar, labouring away, to produce this wine – that's dense with cherry, damson, liquorice and oak spice and classic hints of the wild herbal garrigue.

How can you help?

100+ is the epitome of tiny, sustainable (it’s so dry, disease is almost unheard of) production, and all by hand. So, it’s hard for Jean-Charles and Céline to make the sums add up. Support from his Vineyard Partners make a huge difference to them and they are really chuffed to know there are supporters out there who love their wine. It also means their son, Axel, sees there is a future in the estate and wants to be part of it.

• Sign up for a 6- or 12-bottle case of the next release vintage when it becomes available. The first instalment reserves the wine; the second instalment is charged on delivery.

• FREE delivery on the first case.

• There's the same big SAVING on your case every year you choose to take it.

• There’s no obligation – you decide each year if you wish to take the case; you can cancel at any time. Delivery each year is in June.

• Through the year we will send you updates from Jean-Charles and Céline .

• Visit the vineyard, meet Jean-Charles and Céline and taste the wines direct from barrel.

• Enjoy special events and wine tours.

• Exclusive offers each year on special bottles most customers won't hear about.

• As with all wines, you have our 100% guarantee, love the wine or your money back ... but with this special Vineyard Partner red, we're certain you'll be delighted.

Please note: By taking up this offer, you authorise us to deduct the price of your future Vineyard Partner orders from the credit/debit card you used to pay for your first case. Each year you will receive a notification when your latest release is ready to ship as well as confirmation of the price.

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