Resolutely southern Rhone, powerful and rich in fruit, it has a mineral complexity that is subtly highlighted by a touch of barrel aging. This fusion of three great varietals has an exceptional equilibrium and contributes to its surprising complexity.
This wine is sure to remind you of some more prestigious crus.
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Vieilles Vignes Red 2004
Terroir : Grès, rolled pebbles and red clay.
Varietals : 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre.
Vinification :
- Selection of best plots of Syrah and Grenache (soil and age of vines).
- 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 (3 days) to maximize primary fruit.
- Temperature controlled (26°C) fermentation.
- Warm maceration (28°C) for 20 days with remontage to optimize extraction and round off tannins.
- Blending and then aging on lees in French 300 liter oak barrels for 12 months for the Syrah and the Mourvèdre.
- Bottling in March without filtration.
Tasting Notes :
- Appearance : Dense ruby, purple color.
- Nose : Very lavish, with a complex array of red berries, spices and a touch of oak.
- Taste : Rich and balanced, it reveals its minerality in a long elegant finish.
Food & Wine Pairing: Serve at 60°F (15°C). This red goes great with a nice filet mignon, a steak tartare, lamb chops, pork tenderloin, mussels & calamari in tomato sauce, French onion soup, lentils, chicken mole, fajitas, Moo Shu pork, Teriyaki, or a meat Tandoori.
Aging Potential: Enjoy now or cellar 5 to 8 years.
Accolades :
- Gault & Millau Selection 2007
- Revue du Vin de France Selection 2007
