Annual production : 3 000 bottles

Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt

 

THE WINE :

Sorting of the best grapes, harvesting in the cool, early morning

Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24-48 hours

Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26˚C then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30˚C

Running off and pressing, separation of the press and free-run juice

Malolactic fermentation and ageing in oak barrels for 12 months (50% new, 50% once-used)

Bottling then ageing in our cellars for at least 24 more months

 

 TASTING NOTES :

Colour: Intense crimson

Nose: Powerful mix of dark fruits, clear oak flavours with a hint of vanilla and a touch of violet

Mouth: A strong attack with ripe fruit flavours; silky tannins. Notes of grilled hazelnut, black pepper and spices. A fine, elegant structure with power and a long finish

 

FOOD PAIRINGS :

Red meat, grilled or in a sauce, game, lightly-spiced dishes, cheeses, chocolate desserts

 

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Annual production : 220 000 bottles

Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt

 

THE WINE :

Machine harvesting of the grapes in the cool, early morning

Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24-48 hours

Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26˚C then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30˚C

Running off and pressing, separation of the press and free-run juice

Malolactic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 18˚C

Ageing in oak or stainless steel

Ageing in oak for 12 months

Bottling then ageing in our cellars for at least 12 more months

 

 TASTING NOTES :

Colour: Intense crimson

Nose: Delicate and complex aromas of red fruits, oaky vanilla and mocha

Mouth: Velvety tannins, robust and complex flavours, beautiful rounded finish

 

 FOOD PAIRINGS :

Charcuterie, red meat, grilled or in a sauce, hard cheeses

 

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