2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cinsault and Grenache
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay-limestone soils in tavel
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Maceration 10 days
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Carbonic maceration for 10 days, with fermentation and maturation in demi-muids. Exact-2024 sellers disagree on blend proportions (80/20 versus 60/40 Cinsault/Grenache). Leon & Son reports ten months in neutral demi-muids, no fining or filtration, and minimal sulfur at bottling, while its own characteristics tag says “No Sulfur”; Des Racines au Verre displays total SO2 for this wine as below 20 mg/L. The disputed sulfur status and blend percentages are therefore not proposed as settled canonical values.
Tasting Notes Floral, red-fruited and spicy; fresh, velvety and fine
Food Pairing Poultry, fish and beef carpaccio
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 60% Grenache, 40% Cinsault
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Limestone soils in tavel
Fermentation Vessels 500 L old casks
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Maceration 12 days
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Whole-bunch carbonic maceration for 12 days in 500 L old casks, followed by ten months' cask maturation; bottled without added sulfur.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Cinsault
Drinking Window Up to 5 years
Classification Vin de France
Region Vin de France
Soil Clay-limestone soils
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Maceration 10 days
Production Details Carbonic maceration for 10 days followed by nine months' maturation in a muid. The estate retained this first release for additional maturation before releasing it in autumn. A separate exact-vintage listing recommends serving at 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Deep and gourmand, with delicate silky tannins and floral, rose-like character
Food Pairing Grilled foods, red meat and beef bourguignon