Vieux Carignan
La Fabrique
Red cherry colour. The nose is ripe with intense red fruit aromas. The palate is tense and full in the middle.The tannins are soft and elegant. The cherry sensation returns at the end.
Technical sheet
Appellation
IGP Côtes du Brian
Vintage
2011
Varieties
100% : Old Carignan
Production
25 hectolitres/hectare
Alcohol
14.5 °
Terroir
Clayey limestone.
Vinification
Crushed at 50% before being put in vats. The fermentation takes about 15 days at a temperature between 22 and 26 ° C. Fermentation is complete after 45 days to extract maximum material. The wine is then racked several times before being put in vats for ageing 5 to 6 months.
Ageing
5 to 6 months in vats.
Recognition and awards
- Bettane & Dessauve 2014 14.5 : Vin agréable et mûr, tanins ronds, notes épicées ... Sélection Hôtels Mercure 2013/14 Read article
- Jancis Robinson Dégustation Juillet 2013 : 17.5/20 Read article
- Concours national – IGP France 2012 Gold medal
- Guide rouge – RVF 13,5/20 Read article
- International Wine Challenge Silver Medal
- Concours national – IGP France 2013 Gold Medal Read article
- Decanter Bronze Medal
Press
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jamie goode's wine blog - 01/2015Read article
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Western Mail Saturday 09.2014 - 09/2014Read article
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Western Mail Saturday 09.2014 - 09/2014Read article
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Western Mail Saturday 09.2014 - 09/2014Read article
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Terroirist - 15.03.2014 - 03/2014Read article
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Washington Post - Dave Mc Intyre - 01/2014Read article
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