Description
TERROIR
Clay-limestone soil of low fertility. South and south-west facing, backed against a rocky hill
GRAPE VARIETIES
Syrah, Grenache
GROWING METHOD
Hand-harvested with plot selection, destemming, then traditional vinification
AGEING POTENTIAL
5 years
AGEING
Aged in old oak barrels for 6 to 8 months and in tank. Not filtered at bottling. A natural deposit may be present
TASTING
Garnet colour with ruby highlights. Intense nose of ripe fruit (blueberry, blackcurrant), spice and vanilla. On the palate, notes of cocoa and praline. The tannins are silky and well coated. The Carignan brings all its elegance and freshness to this wine of great breeding
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve between 16°C and 18°C, with game in sauce or blanquette de veau
V. B. –
Delicious! A perfect match with a fine rib of beef.