AOP CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE VILLAGES ROUGE
Region
Southern Rhone Valley – France
Soils
Predominantly stony clay-limestone soils located on gentle slopes.
Harvest & vinification
Grapes are harvested at optimum maturity. Destemming, crushing and vatting of the crop. Alcoholic fermentation and macerations of approximately 2 weeks are handled separately for each grape variety. Malolactic fermentation and ageing are partly done in casks of two up to three years of age.
Grape Varieties
Grenache – Syrah – Cinsault – Mourvèdre
Tasting
A deep ruby colour. Jammy scents of red berries and cooked strawberries with notes of spices. The mouth is ample, fleshy and come with silky tannins. The very flattering finish is very fresh.
Wine & food matching
This cuvée will perfectly accompany a lamb shoulder
seasoned with thyme.
Serve at 15 et 16°C.
Best enjoyed between 2 to 5 years of age.
