Terrasses du Larzac
Deep colour. Clean and straightforward on the nose, with lots of personality. Intense and concentrated, with notes of small red berries and hints of Mediterranean herbs and spices, On the palate, the texture is supple, concentrated and well-balanced, with fine tannins. Notes of menthol, bay leaves, blackcurrants and spices.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac
Vintage
2013
Varieties
Mourvèdre 50%, Syrah 25%, Grenache 25%
Production
30 HL / Ha
Alcohol
13.5% alc./vol
Terroir
Cryoclastic limestone gravel within a deep sandy clay soil.
Vinification
Vinified traditionally in vat. Punch down is carried out at the start of fermentation followed by light wetting of the cap every day towards the end of the fermentation period (15 days). Malolactic fermentation in barrel.
Ageing
14 months in oak barrels (20 % new wood, 30 % barrels used for one vintage, 50% barrels used for two vintages).
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson 2016 17.5 / 20 ; With time, Laurent tells me, this wine becomes very perfumed ... Read article
- Wine Advocate / R. Parker 90/100 - The star of the show ... an outstanding wine ... Read article
- Gilbert & Gaillard Gold Medal Read article
Geographical location
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