Winemaker: Philippe Granger
Average annual production: 10.000 btles
Alcoholic strength: 14.5%/vol.
Available in: 75cl
Variety(ies): 80% grenache, 10% syrah, 10% carignan
Soil type: Limestone clay
Yield: 48 hl/ha
Age of vines: 70-75 years old
Harvest: Manual + vineyard and cellar selection
Vinification:
destemmed at 75%; Alcoholic fermentation then malolactic fermentation; Pigeage and moulting; T° control below 30° .
Ageing: Ageing on fine lees for 20 months in renewed barrels.
COLOUR: Garnet
NOSE: Ripe fruits of the forest, garrigue
MOUTH: rounded, the balance is good and very generous
Wines to drink now, or to keep for up to 10 years.
Gastronomy - Culinary pairings:
Serve at 16, 18°.° C
Serving suggestions: Game Meat, Cheese
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MEDALS AND AWARDS
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88/100 Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard vintage 2017