The grapes come from three different blocks on the estate: two are planted at a high density of 8,000 vines per hectare on Echalas. These vines are planted at 470 meters above sea level on shale and quartz-rich soils. The third block is the oldest, trellised Roussanne, which is planted at 350 meters above sea level against a steep slope on shale-rich soils. The two high-density vineyards are trained according to the Echalas method, where the vines are supported by posts, which protect the shoots from the strong prevailing winds. The high-density planting creates a cooler micro-climate. From these vineyards the vines produce more delicate floral and musky notes and produce wines with incredible length and concentration. The Roussanne vines in the trellised vineyard are more exposed and the vineyard has a drier micro-climate resulting in wines with a spicier, yeasty-citrus expression of Roussanne.