Vin de Pays d'Oc

Terroir : Clay and  limestone

Cépage : 100% Merlot

Vinification :

• Yield limitation through spring pruning and « green harvest ».
•  Selected leaf removal to improve grape ripeness and health.
• Late harvest to promote skin and aromatic ripeness.
• 100% destemming.
• Cold pre-fermentation maceration to maximize aromas and colour.
• Temperature controlled fermentation ( 25°C) with limited extraction.
• Maceration under hot skin cap (30°C) for 4 days in order to round off the tannins.
• Aging with micro-oxygenation to refine the tannins.

Tasting Notes :

• Appearance : Dark and brilliant red.
• Nose :   Very generous and complex with aromas of black cherry and underwood.
• Taste : Tender and fruity it finishes with velvety tannins.

Accolades:

• Silver – Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2007