Nose
Very expressive, the nose is fresh and fruity, with delicious aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant) and fresh red fruit. There are a few hints of cask ageing, slightly toasted, but the fruit dominates.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied. Volume and density on the mid-palate. The tannins are present but perfectly coated on the finish. Nice freshness on the finish. A very pleasant, fresh wine with good ageing potential.
Growing Conditions
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Terroir
Gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand.
Harvest
08 September - 06 October 2022
Winemaking
Full vinification (20% total volume) in different containers (wooden rolls, 500 litrebarrels, stoneware amphorae). Long vatting times and management of phenolic extractions.
Aging
For 12 months in barrels (50% new).
Appearance
Very deep, sustained colour with hints of violet.
Food Pairing
Barbecued saddle of lamb, grilled roast beef with porcini mushroom sauce, chicken thighs with truffles.
Serve between 16°C and 18°C.