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Syrah. The age of the vines (65 years in average) guarantees a production of very high quality.
The Pavillon vineyard has a surface area of about 4 ha. Its geological composition is characteristic. The soil is made up of a fine layer of deposits on a granitic ground.
Grapes are harvested when they are just beyond peak maturity. Due to their age, these vines give low yields.
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The grapes ferment in open wooden vats after total destemming. From one to two daily treadings ensure a good extraction of the tannins. The temperature of fermentation varies between 20 and 32°C. Maceration lasts 3 or 4 weeks.
Maturing goes off in oak casks (50 % new) during 15-18 months. The wine is regularly drawn of and clarified with no filtering or fining.
Colour : Deep garnet red, with purple highlights.
Nose : First : tar, slighly closed and smoky. Second : raspberry, blackberry, walnut.
Mouth : Complex, strong attack, it is a round, elegant wine, soft with a long aftertaste of liquorice and tobacco.
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