« Guide Hachette 2008»

Grapes:

Grenache: 75%

Mourvèdre: 15%

Syrah: 5%


Terroir:

This time only 80% of the cuvée tradition has composed this wine, decorated with old vines, the small yield. And whose south west exposure allows them to enjoy the sun setting over the Rhone Valley. The nights are cool and airy, which helps slow the transfer of the grapes.

The basement of limestone gravel, very poor, has the advantage of well-draining rainwater.

 
Vinification:

Selection of old vineyards harvested by hand, destemming 70%, long maceration of 30 days and as soon as the Malo finished, put in barrels (1 / 3 new barrels, 1 / 3 wine, 1 / 3 wines) for ten months and then bottled.

 
Tasting Notes:

The aromas of cocoa, toast and vanilla are intense scents of fruits in brandy, from the ventilation spices take over. The attack is supple, velvety tannins and a gentle roundness envelope the palate the woody notes and toasted from terminate dégustation


Serving suggestions:

Culinary agreements: civet of wild boar, truffles, duck breast with figs

Serving temperature: 16-18 ° C

Aging potential: 10 years.