Caramany
Bright, clear cherry-red in colour. On the nose, graceful notes of spice and heather evolve to dark fruit such as blueberry and blackberry. The palate is silky, with mouth-filling tannins, all in finesse and elegance, finishing on a note of tension that reveals the freshness of aromas such as aniseed and mint. This vintage has authorized barrel ageing for the entire cuvee for the first time since this wine was created.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Vintage
2014
Varieties
40% Syrah - 30% Carignan - 30% Grenache Noir
Production
25 HL / Ha
Alcohol
13.5% alc./vol
Terroir
Gneiss and granitic sand from the mountains. Caramany overlooks the Agly dam at an altitude of 242m
Vinification
Selection of the organically grown grapes. These are destemmed but not crushed. 2 aerated pumping-over operations followed by light soaking of the cap during alcoholic fermentation. Slow gentle, fermentation: 3 weeks. Blending.
Ageing
100% of the wine is aged for 12 months in barrels used for one white wine vintage.
Recognition and awards
- Bettane & Desseauve 2018 15,5/20
- Wine Merchant 2018 Highly Recommanded Read article
- Jancis Robinson 30/09/2017 17/20 Deep forest fruits with a clean minty lift of aromatic pine needles ... Read article
Geographical location
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