GRAPE VARIETY
100 % Syrah.
SOIL
- clay and limestone subsoil with alluvial soil and pebbles at the surface (Les Dionnières)
- terraces of round pebbles (Le Méal).
VINIFICATION
Grapes are destemmed.
Maceration in concrete vats, used to slow the change in temperature, for about four weeks (depending on vintage).
Extraction made by pumping over and punching down. |
MATURING
In oak barrels for 14 to 16 months depending on the vintage (10% in new barrels).
TASTING
Colour : deep ruby colour.
Nose : black fruit, spices and liquorice.
Palate : powerful and fleshy wine with smooth tannins.
Aromas of very ripe black fruit.
Long lasting and persisting wine. |
