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LOU COUCARDIÉ RED
TERROIR: rolled pebbles and red clay. AOC Costières de Nîmes.
VARIETALS: The principle varietals are Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah.
VINIFICATION:
- Selection of parcels of old vines with naturally small yields.
- Manual harvest with sorting and 100% destemming.
- Skin contact maceration at cold temperature for fruit extraction.
- Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
- Aging in French oak barrels on lees for 18 months.
- One single bottling run without filtration.
TASTING NOTES:
- Appearance: Its dark color, almost black, announces a wine of great
concentration.
- Nose: Powerful and extremely complex, it displays a wide array of
aromas such as dark berries, spices, toast and vanilla welded in great
harmony.
- Taste: Rich and velvety, without being heavy, this wine pulls its
finish in a aerial display of fresh fruits and ripe tannins.
ACCOLADES VINTAGE 2007 :
92 – Robert Parker
89 – Wine Spectator
Selection – Bettane & Desseauve
AGING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or cellar up to 10 years.
FOOD & WINE PARING: : Decant two hours before serving at 65° (18°C).
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