Variety: Black Grenache
Soil: Miocene marl, gravels with quartz.
Ratio:8 hl/ha. Aging: In new barrels
Appellation: Vin De Pays Cotes de Thongue Doux
Quantity:400 x 50cl burgundy bottles
Alcohol content:16
Vintage:2004
Bottled: March 2006
Harvest: Hand picked on September 26th,2004 leaving two bunches of Grapes per vine, which were then picked on the 25th October 2004 once the grapes had partially dried and concentrated.
Vinification: Whole bunches of grapes are pressed by the treading method. This extracts the juice before the traditional wine making process. Fermentation is slow, with regular crushing of the surface crust and mixing it with the juice beneath; Yeast activity is naturally stopped before all sugar is fermented into alcohol.
Tasting comments by Jean Natoli, oenologist:
Very nice robe, glinting of warm brick. Intense nose, with accents of toast, cherry jam, blackberry, arabica, prune and cashew nuts. The mouth is lively, distinctive. The initial seductive opening is followed by a hint of concentrated tannins, then a fresh finale, reminiscent of balsam. A superb glass of wine to enjoy with chocolate, roquefort after coffee in a big glass.
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Product Type:
Other
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Packaging:
Barrel
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Model Number:
late harvest
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