Caramany
La Folie Douce
A deep garnet red colour with purple sparkles. An intense nose, fresh, with dominant notes of cherry and mocha. The mouth is fresh and elegant, complemented by notes of small red fruits and soft spices.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Vintage
2011
Varieties
50% Carignan, 40% Syrah, 10% Grenache
Production
25 HL / Ha
Alcohol
13.5% alc./vol
Terroir
Gneiss and limestone on the mountain around Caramany dominating the dam of Agly at 242m of altitude.
Vinification
Traditional vinification with 1 month maceration for the Syrah and Grenache. Carbonic maceration for Carignan (15 days).
Ageing
20% of the wine aged in new French Oak barrels.
Recognition and awards
- Top 100 UK Trophy of the year
- IWC Gold + Trophy of the year
- Guide Bettane & Dessauve 2015 16 / 20 Read article
- Bettane & Dessauve 2014 16/20 : La fraîcheur ... le vin est suave avec une texture onctueuse, la finale est superbe. Read article
- Jancis Robinson Dégustation Juillet 2013 : 16/20 Read article
- TOP 100 UK - Sud de France 2013 Trophy - Best AOP Roussillon wine Read article
Geographical location
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