De L'Orée 2016
Rhône Valley - Ermitage
Ratings
Tasting notes
Appearance:
Light golden hue.
Nose:
Yellow-fleshed fruit, slightly exotic, with notes of roasted sweetcorn and fresh butter.
Palate:
Lovely and round on entry with lovely density. Fresh finish, with little bitterness.
Sommelier's advice:
Foie gras Crayfish,lobster Fish, poultry in sauces White meats Goat's cheese,blue cheese Spicy dishes and curry
De L’Orée is underpinned by an attractive bitterness, a touch of aniseed and notes of candied lemon. The palate is soft and smooth with exceptional length.
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:
13.5
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