Côtes du rhône red sulfite free


Family owned vineyard since 1919

style

A wonderfully rich, spicy full bodied red wine with delightful aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon and wild herbs

soil

chalky-clayey with large pebbles, altitude 300m

grape varieties

70% Syrah, 30% Grenache

yield

40 hl/ha

Average age of vines

25 years

Alcohol level

14%

Residual sugar

<2,5gr/l

Tasting temperature

17°C

winemaking

We carefully monitor the fruit maturity and flavour development during the harvest time by tasting the grape berry. Grapes are harvested at their optimum to optimize the concentration and a soft tannin structure. Then the fruits are immediately destemmed and gently crushed. During the fermentation period, the temperature is carefully controlled between 18 and 28°C. It last for 3 weeks to ensure a soft tannin, colour and flavour extraction from the skins. The wine is not sweetened or aromatized to protect the typicity of the terroir and the vintage. We don't use any sulphites or oenological products.

conservation

Can be enjoyed now but will evolve for the next 4 years positively if carefully cellared

serve with

Best served at room temperature, ideally after decanting or some hours of aeration. It is especially good when drunk with full flavoured foods including red meats and cheese

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