This wine is a deep, intense red. Elegant on the nose, with aromas of black fruits (blueberry and blackberry) dominating the hint of spice. A remarkable fullness on the palate, with tannic chewiness and unexpected roundness. The long finish has vanilla delicacy. A delightful wine, both powerful and elegant. It can easily be kept for 8 to 10 years.
100% Tannat
COUNTRY
The grapes come from vines planted on slopes which are :
• clayish-calcareous... Terroir de Saint Lanne
• clayish with a rounded pebbles... Terroir de Moncaup
VINIFICATION
Hand harvesting. Vinification by separated plots and grape varieties. Cold pre-fermentation maceration (10 to 12°C) for 3 to 5 days in wooden tanks. Long maceration for 30 days. Vinification at 25°C. Extraction by pumping over.
AGING
In oak tuns and wooden tanks (for 12 to 15 months). Bottling after aging for 20 months.
FOOD AND WINE COMBINATIONS
To be served with not only with traditional French dishes, but also variations in contemporary cuisine: leg of lamb, beef Burgundy.
