Terrasses du Larzac
The spring of 2020 was cooler and wetter compared to 2019, followed by a summer that was not excessively hot. This vintage effect has produced a delicate and elegant wine of superb cherry red hue. The nose is very refined with lightly oaky notes underpinning redcurrant and cherry, floral notes, and also spices such as white pepper and curry. In the mouth, the attack is clean and subtle with a promise of great persistence. The smoothness of the tannins harmoniously accompanies the toasty, fresh almond, mocha, fruity redcurrant and cherry aromas, but also more sappy notes. Tasted blind, it exhibits a mysterious, wayward, unfettered character… in short, a free spirit.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Terrasses du Larzac
Vintage
2020
Varieties
Mourvèdre 50%, Syrah 25%, Grenache 25%
Production
30 HL / Ha
Alcohol
13 % alc. /vol
Terroir
Clay limestone with cryoclastic limestone gravel within a deep sandy clay soil.
Vinification
Traditional vinification in concrete vats. Punching down at the start of fermentation followed by daily moistening of the cap for 25 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrel.
Ageing
6 months in oak barrels (30% new, 40% one wine old, 30% two wines old)
Recognition and awards
- DECANTER WWA 2023 Bronze Medal - 87 points
- Tasted by Andreas Larsson 2023 90/100
- Prix Plaisir Bettane + Dessauve 2022 Gold medal
Press
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Yorkshire Post - 01/2024Read article