Nose

The fruity aromas appear as soon as a glass is poured.
The first nose is flattering.
Swirling reveals an aromatic explosion of berries with dominant wild strawberry aromas.

Palate

A soft, silky attack, full-bodied with a broad range of aromas as complex as the bouquet. The tannins are cheerful and generous. A fairly long finish, rich in alocohol.
Le Colombier de Brown Red 2016 is a generous, modern wine, an excellent example of this rich vintage.

Growing Conditions

Gravelly and clay limestone soils
Plot-by-plot management with integrated drainage system

Harvest

-100% Manual in small boxes, with bunch selection on the vine
- Double sorting in the winery (bunches and grapes) using vibrating tables and optical sorting.

Bottling

At the property

Winemaking

-100-hectolitre thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
- Cold maceration : 8 degress for 3 or 5 days before fermentation
- Alcoholic fermentation at 25 degrees then 28 degrees to finish
- Small volumes pumped over 3 times daily
- Warm maceration after fermentation : 30 degrees until ready to transfer to the barrels
- The contents of each vat are transferred to barrels after tasting. Pressing using a vertical press
- Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats

Aging

- Maturing in 3/4 in stainless steel vats and 1/4 in french oak barrels
- Matured for 10 months

Appearance

A lovely bright intense colour.