Côtes-du-Rhône red
Premier terroir 2007
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| Grape Varieties : |
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Grenache 70%, Syrah 25%, Mourvèdre 5%
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| Age of the Vineyards : |
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For Syrah and Mourvèdre, 30 years average age
For Grenache, from 40 to 95 years old
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| Geographic Situation : |
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Bordering the area of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's appellation, between the communes of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape; the soil in alluvial terraces is composed of galets (large rounded pebbles) mixed with sandy red clay
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| Methods of Cultivation : |
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Principles of the “agriculture raisonnée”, a philosophy of production to guarantee :
- a first-quality product
- a completely safe product
- a better respect of our environment
The utilization of traditional techniques; ploughing, hand harvesting and sorting by each grape-picker.
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| Methods of Vinification : |
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De-stemming of the grapes, maceration for a period of 20 days minimum
Part of the wine is stored in barriques for one year
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| Wine & Food : |
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Serve at 16° to 18°
Appearance : a deep red colour of ruby or ripe cherry
Nose : bouquet of ripe red fruits and bilberries
Palate : good tannic structure. The nose of ripe fruits is confirmed on the palate and develops to some hints of raspberries and blackcurrant. A well-balanced and harmonious wine which displays a great length.
This wine is well suited to all meat and game dishes, and is also the perfect accompaniment to all cheeses.
Peak : 5 to 7 years
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