Translated from French website.
Location : in the charming village of Vacqueyras, in the south of the Rhône valley, in France .
*Size of the Vineyard / Total production in cases : 25 acres / 4000 cases.
*Winemaker & Owner: Jean-louis Mourre.
*Terroir : Marl, sandstone and lime stones.
*Age of the vines : 30 years.
*Grape varieties : 70 % Grenache, 20 % Syrah and 10 % Mourvèdre.
*Yields : 35 hl per hectare, 2.2 T per acre.
*Vinification : the grapes are de-stemmed and start fermenting in concrete vats . the degree of fermentation is controlled at 80 ° F ; maceration of 2 weeks .
*Type of ageing : No ageing in wood in order to maintain the fruit .
*Tasting notes : This wine made with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre has a nice ruby colour . Cherry and small red fruit appear immediately in the nose and in the mouth , It is well balanced with very soft tannins .
*Food recommendations : A turkey prepared with garlic and rosemary, other white grilled meat and medium flavoured cheeses too .
*Ageing potential : 5 to 7 years . |