APPELLATION |
Côtes du Rhône Villages |
SURFACE |
69 ha (160 acres), 2 ha for this cuvée |
AVERAGE AGE OF VINEYARD |
60 years old |
PRODUCTION |
6.600 bottles (550 cases) |
SOIL |
Similar to the neighbouring soil of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it consists on pebbles which store heat in the daytime and restore it to the vinestocks in the night-time. Red-clay subsoil. |
ASPECT |
South-West |
GRAPE VARIETIES |
• 60 % Grenache • 40 % Syrah |
VINIFICATION/AGING |
•Traditional vinification in stainless-steel tanks • An average three weeks batting time • Aging of 12 months in concrete tanks and 600 liters barrels |
CHARACTER |
This Côtes du Rhône Villages is characterised by very strong aromas of red fruits and liquorice. It combines the freshness of the Côtes du Rhône and the structure of a Chateauneuf-Du-Pape.
Potential of aging: 8 to 10 years. |
ACCOMPANIMENT |
Fruity and full-bolied, this wine goes well with grilled and roasted meat flavoured with thyme and rosemary. Il will enhance its aromas of Provençal herbs. |