2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 16.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache
Classification Banyuls
Region Banyuls
Soil Very old, Shallow and very poor schist soils dating from the primary era
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand when very ripe, at more than 15% potential alcohol. The crop is destemmed and crushed, then macerated for more than one month with fortification on the grape solids/skins to encourage aroma and tannin extraction. The wine is aged for 16 months in oak casks.
Tasting Notes Intense garnet red; stewed fruit; cocoa; very intense nose; balanced alcohol and sweetness; long persistence
Food Pairing Aperitif; blue cheese; chocolate desserts
Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier