Details of the wine
Terroir
The soil is typical for the Appellation with smooth stones from alluvial deposits from the Rhone and Durance rivers. Limestone and clay soil.
Grapes varieties
The planted grape varieties is typical of the Appellation: : 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah.
Winemaking
Harvest at optimal maturity and always destemmed. After a cold maceration from 4 to 7 hours to obtain the good colour intensity, the liquid is racked from the tank. The alcohol fermentation begins after a cold settling on control temperature in order to favour the fruit expression. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are racked twice and then assembled. They are then racked in refrigerated tank during 4 months.
Tasting notes
Very intense rose-petal robe. The nose develops citrus and peach aromas. The mouth is vivid and well balanced. Serve at around 10°C. Accompaniment advice: barbecues, cold meat and exotic meal.
Ageing Potential
To be enjoyed within a year of bottling.