Description

APPELLATION: A.O.P Côtes du Rhône

Viticulture
Grenache 40%, Syrah 40%, Cinsault 10%, Carignan 10 %
Soil: limestone clay soil
Cultivated surface : 2.60 hectares
Average age of vines: 20 years
Yield: 45 hl/ha
Annual production: 16,000 bt

Vinification
Thinning out of leaves. Manual harvesting early in the morning. De-stemming. The juice from Syrah, Cairignan and Cinsault grapes are « bled » from their respective vats and vinified at low temperatures. For the Grenache 50% undergoes skin contact and 50% is pressed directly to get the best results for a Rose.

Analysis 

Alcohol : 13.5% vol

Tasting Notes
Tasting: very attractive strawsberry like colour. Aromatic bouquet with strawsberry and raspberry notes. A well-rounded, balanced wine finishing with freshness, redcurrant flavours…

Marrying food and wine: Barbecue (Grilled lamb), poultry, pasta dishes, rizotto…

Laying down: 2 years

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