Description
ruby, moderate cherry red color
powerful, intense and fruity (notes of crushed raspberry, morello cherry, and blackcurrant).
clean on the entry, showing notes of crunchy red fruit, elegant and fine grain tannin. A pleasurable wine with good freshness.
The harvest is principally by hand however some parts are machine picked.
The Terroir is composed of altered granite soils of the Northern Ardèche and sedimentary sandy loam soils from the north of the Drôme river.
The winemaking process takes place in concrete tanks with temperature control to preserve varietal aromas. Maceration lasts three weeks with gentle extraction.
5-8 months on the fine lees in a stainless steel vat.
Sommelier’s advice: Recommended food pairing : Tajine of squash, butternuts with oriental spices and roasted almonds. Serving temperature :16-18°C. Ageing potential : 2-3 years.