The parcel
South-east facing plot coming from the Bassenon hillside. Granite soil, eroded on the surface in the form of sand. Vineyard: Average age: 45 years, 7,500 vines/ha. Grape variety: 100% black Syrah of the “petite serine” type. Culture: Environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Winemaking & ageing
Sorted whole bunches, without SO2, with punch-downs twice a day for 2.5 weeks. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation in Burgundy barrels. Ageing: 19 months on the lees in Burgundy barrels, under reductive conditions, without racking, with lees stirring and no SO2.
Tasting notes
Her dress is purple. Its floral nose of violet with pretty fruity notes and some spicy touches. On the palate it is round, complex, delicate with elegant tannins. This robust and refined wine shines with its balance, its smoothness and the finesse of its tannins.
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