Côtes du Rhône red
Technical characteristics
Grapes
65% Grenache - 15% Carignan - 15% Mourvèdre - 5% Cinsault
Winemaking
- Vatting: completely destemmed, maceration for approximately 21 days; alcoholic fermentation between 25 and 28°C, ambient yeast is used to allow the optimal expression of our terroir
- Aging: in concrete vats to promote micro-oxygenation without adding tannins in order to maintain a beautiful freshness and a bouquet of red fruits
Terroir
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Soil type: clay with alluvium, stony "clay-limestone"
Cultural practice
- Cultivation: sustainable, HVE 3
- Vineyard management method: cordon training, disbudding
- Yield: 40hl/ha
Age of vines
30 to 80 years old
Alcohol
14,5%
Tasting notes
- Colour: cherry with ruby hues
- Nose: complex, very spicy, roasted hazelnuts
- Palate: full-bodied and generous, with tannins that are present but pleasant; a powerful, nicely mature finish
Tasting advice
- Serving: between 16 and 18°C
- Food and wine pairing: goes well with roast meats, grilled meats, cheese, and our favorite, roast veal
- Aging potential: to be enjoyed when young but can be aged for 3 to 4 years
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