Grapes

1,000L of Syrah and 200L of Viognier, both grown by Thierry de Marne (Domaine de Ventajou), Minervois. 20 year old vines on sandy-limestone soils; organic certified AB.

Vinification

Whole bunch Syrah macerated 10 days. Assembled in May 2024 with direct press Viognier.

About the wine

"A generous wine. Velvet sheen-smooth with a bright point of white. From day one easy drinking. Suspiciously so for a Syrah… However, Syrah is Syrah and Syrah + time = magic if anyone was so inclined to please keep a bit like A. Calek says I should. Initially I wanted this to be part of the winter release to give it a head start on those extra months but it’s stable, juicy, balanced, complete — very enjoyable now.

The name: "double pedal” (as in a double bass drum pedal) but spelled kool."

1,480 bottles and 10 magnums produced, bottled in June 2024.