For the last 20 years, the vineyards have been managed using the "Méthode Cousinié", where the vines are fertilized only with high quality organic matter, with careful pruning to maintain the right balance of foliar growth. This maintains the vigor of the soil giving the vines strength to resist mold and pest environmental pressures, and together with the tramontane, which keeps the humidity low, there is a minimal need for intervention. The vineyards are planted Grenache noir, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Syrah and these grapes are used in varying percentages depending on the cuvée (blend).

The Cuvée Privilège is exactly the same wine as the Cuvée Tradition. Jean-Marie Fabre calls it the twin brother of the Tradition, with the "privilege" of aging in oak barriques (up to 4 yrs old) for 8-15 months depending of the strength and fruit concentration of the vintage. It is during this period that the tannins become more supple and round, the wine's aromatic character develops further and the flavors mature. Side by side in a blind tasting, you would easily say they were very different wines, and for the most part, you would be right. What a wonderful way do truly see the difference that barrel aging makes in a wine.