Nose
An elegant nose of ripe fruits and delicate spices notes
Palate
Rich and generous, it develops into a complex mouth with roundness and character. A very structured wine with suave tannins and a long-lasting and pleasant finish
Growing Conditions
Partial lost of the crop due to the attack of mildiou in the end of May. Hot summer, low rains - lack of water.
Harvest
Harvesting in a perfect conditions and in full maturity
Bottling
At the property, in May-June 2020
Winemaking
Selective vinification: maceration and 72 hours cold pre-fermentation, long vatting period (more than 3 weeks) alternating cement and wooden vats. The malo-lactique fermentation is operated partly directly in barrels.
Aging
Twelve months with oak.
Appearance
An intense red color
Food Pairing
THIS WINE IS A PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT TO
T-Bone beef with potatoes from Noirmoutier
Braised beef and vegetables
French trimmed rack of Lamb
Peppered duck with vanilla mash, pea and wild mushroomragout
