Côtes du Roussillon Villages
A luminous deep garnet red for this magnificent, low yielding vintage that expresses itself on the first nose in full, intense aromas of black fruit such as blackberry, but also spices like cinnamon, leading to lovely cocoa notes. In spite of the heat of 2016, the palate is balanced and smooth, with elegant and superbly integrated tannins. Notes of blackcurrant, pepper and cinnamon evolve to the freshness of liquorice and menthol on the finish. A Roussillon Villages of immense aromatic complexity in constant pursuit of perfect balance.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Vintage
2016
Varieties
Syrah 40% , Carignan 30% et Grenache Noir 30%
Production
30 HL / Ha
Alcohol
14.5% alc./vol
Terroir
40% clay-limestone ,30% schist, 30 % sandstone.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked, sorted and destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 28°C. Gentle pumping over (10 minutes a day, for 20 days). One month in tank.
Ageing
Aged in concrete tank.
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson 2019 16,5/20
- Decanter WWA 2019 Bronze Medal
- Sam Kim 2019 93/100
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