La Garrigue 2023
Rhône Valley - Côtes-du-Rhône Villages
Dégustation
Oeil :
very intense crimson hue.
Nez :
complex and fine, with floral like aromas (jasmine, violet) at first, followed by notes of garrigue scrubland, liquorice and cherry.
Bouche :
clean and fruity on entry to the palate with notes of wild berries and grenadine, as well as flavours of thyme and an exotic touch of pomegranate. These are accompanied by silky tannins adding a hazelnut touch which creates nice length of the palate. Shows great elegance and great finesse.
Les conseils du Sommelier : Recommended food pairing: lamb chops in batter, Roman-style sautéed lamb. Serving temperature: 16-18°C.
Cépage(s) :
Grenache, Syrah. Vines around sixty years of age.
Sol :
Harvested at first light to prevent oxydation, thereby ensuring the grapes arrive in the tank at the right temperature.
Vinification :
The harvested grapes are fully destemmed and then go into small stainless steel tanks, keeping the grapes from each of the previously selected vineyard plots separate. The alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously with the indigenous yeasts and is then temperature-controlled. The vatting time is approximately 6 weeks enabling an optimal extraction of the aromatic potential, colour and tannins. Running-off and racking operations are determined by tastings and the wine is made exclusively from the free-run juice.
Elevage :
In stainless steel tank. 7-10 months.
Degré d’alcool :
14.5