De L'Orée 2007
Rhône Valley - Ermitage
Ratings
Tasting notes
Appearance:
intense golden yellow, with hints of green and gold.
Nose:
very intense, hot shingles, toffee, very ripe, fruity lemon with floral overtones of acacia and hawthorn.
Palate:
well-rounded start, full bodied, very complex with overtones of ripe fruits, spices and roasting. Very long in the mouth, with a fresh final note. According to the vintage, the wine can be kept from 30 to 60 years, indeed from 50 to 75 years.
Sommelier's advice: Foie gras Crayfish,lobster Fish, poultry in sauces White meats Goat's cheese,blue cheese Spicy dishes and curry
Grape variety/varieties:
Marsanne. The old vines (60 to 70 years old) guarantee low yields and a quality production.
Harvest:
Hand harvesting at maturity.
Soil:
The grapes producing “De l’Orée” come from “Les Murets” plot. This soil is made up with very old fluvioglacial alluvial deposits.
Vinification:
After pressing, the must is cold-settling for around 24 hours. About 50% is vinified in big wooden barrels (600 liters) with regular stirrings of the lees, the rest is in vats.
Ageing:
Maturing on lees with regular stirrings for 6 months. Before bottling, the ageing in casks is checked by frequent tastings. The maturing lasts between 10 and 12 months.
Alcohol content:
14.5
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