«I wanted to make a great wine, unique and original, that married my ideal for wine and the potential of my terroirs and their varietals. Resolutely Mediterranean by its spices and the ripeness of its fruit, like a truffle, it is at once powerful and subtle, and resembles nothing else! »
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Lou Coucardié Red 2002
Terroirs: rolled pebbles and sandy limestone, pebbles and calcarous clay.
Varietals: The principle varietals are Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache.
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 with periodic reincorporation of lees for 24 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 :
- Revue du Vin de France SELECTION 2007
