2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 17.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache Noir
Classification Banyuls Rimage
Region Banyuls
Soil Terraced vineyards on old mica-schist from the primary era
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details The very ripe grapes are harvested manually, destemmed and crushed. Long maceration includes fortification on the skins to promote aroma and tannin extraction. The wine matures for 8 months in vat under reductive conditions, followed by another 3 months after bottling and before release. The stated ageing potential is more than 5 years.
Tasting Notes Garnet red to mahogany with age; powerful black-fruit and red-berry aromas, freshness and cocoa; substantial yet finely tannic palate with persistent sweetness
Food Pairing Chocolate cakes and desserts
Vintages
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 17.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache Noir
Classification Banyuls Rimage
Region Banyuls
Soil Terraced vineyards on old mica-schist from the primary era
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details The very ripe grapes are harvested manually, destemmed and crushed. Long maceration includes fortification on the skins to promote aroma and tannin extraction. The wine matures for 8 months in vat under reductive conditions, followed by another 3 months after bottling and before release. The stated ageing potential is more than 5 years.
Tasting Notes Garnet red to mahogany with age; powerful black-fruit and red-berry aromas, freshness and cocoa; substantial yet finely tannic palate with persistent sweetness
Food Pairing Chocolate cakes and 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