Nose

Intense nose of red berries (black currant, blue berry and cherries) and gingerbread.

Palate

Spice and liquorice on the palate with elegant and well-ripened tannins, refined oak aromas and a smoky note on the finish. Impressive length. This wine can be aged for many years.

Growing Conditions

Deep gravelly soil from the Pyrenees, sometimes on a chalky- clay subsoil

- Rootstock: 3309 C / 101-14 / 110 R / GRAVEZAC

- Plantation density: 6.950 rootstocks per hectare

- Pruning: Double and simple Guyot

Harvest

Handpicked

Bottling

Light filtration before bottling

Winemaking

- 7 to 10 days of alcoholic fermentation

- 3 to 4 weeks of maceration in 130 hl and 85 hl vats

- Temperature control

- Fermentation temperature: 30-32 °C max

- Malolactic fermentation in vats

Aging

News Barrels (40%) and one wine during 13 months.

Appearance

Deep red ruby color.

Food Pairing

Any grilled meats.