Appellation: AOP Saint Chinan
Area of Production: 38+ha
Grapes: Syrah 60% Mourvedre 25% Grenache 15%
Vintage: 2017
Vine Age: 40+yrs
Bottle Style: Bordeaux
Winemaker: Lionel Belot
Soil: Dolomitic limestone, sandstone
Harvest: De-stemming and manual sorting on the whole harvest.
Vinification:
- Plot selections and vintage in green
- Destemming and manual sorting.
- Fermentation of 15 days for grenache, 25 days for Mourvèdre and 35 days for Syrah at regulated temperatures of 23 to 25 ° C.
- Aging from 8 to 12 months in new barrels.
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Description:
Intense and shimmering ruby red color with a bouquet first on the barrel (toasted notes) releases the agitation of the intense aromas of jammy red fruit.
The well-balanced mouth is structured by woody and vanilla tannins which gives it good length. We can already enjoy this bottle or wait 3 to 5 years in the cellar. It is a wine for keeping which will accompany a leg on a spit or other dishes in sauce. As this wine is unfiltered, decanting a few hours before serving is recommended.
