Nose

A developed and complex nose. Fruity notes blend beautifully with aromas of cacao and vanilla.

Palate

It is rich and warming in the mouth while the structure is powerful, fleshy and supple. This is a wine full of character offering both vigour and finesse.

Growing Conditions

Soils : fine gravel and limestone subsoil
Plant population density : 6,500- 8,200 vines/hectare
Yield : 30 hl/hectare
Average age of vines : 40 years
Pruning : Double Guyot

Winemaking

Vinification by separate plots
Cold maceration with the skins for 4-5 days at 10-12°c to extract and stabilise the fruit aromas
3 weeks vatting at 24-26°c for alcoholic fermentation
Free run wine goes directly into vats for malolactic fermentation
Press wines are selected according to 4 quality levels before being sent to barrels

Aging

12 months in French oak barrels (20% new barrels)

Appearance

This deeply coloured wine with violet glints.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with beef, duck.