Caramany
Brilliant deep purple red in colour. The nose is opulent with notes of ripe black fruit and forest floor. In the mouth the impression is immediately one of harmony, with its silky and densely textured tannins. As in each vintage, we find notes of truffle, mocha, chocolate, black fruit like blueberry, blackcurrant and blackberry, with a glorious finish all in freshness and persistence. For those wishing to make great red wines, Caramany is truly a little corner of paradise.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Vintage
2016
Varieties
40% Syrah - 30% Carignan - 30% Grenache Noir
Production
25 HL / Ha
Alcohol
14% alc./vol
Terroir
Gneiss and granitic sand from the mountains. Caramany overlooks the Agly dam at an altitude of 242m
Vinification
Made from selected grapes grown naturally, without pesticides, in the greatest respect for the vine and its environment. These are destemmed but not crushed. The three grape varieties are blended together in the vat. 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
- Top 100 Sud de France 2021 Top 100
- Top 100 UK 2019 Top 100
- Jancis Robinson 2019 16,5/20
- Wine Enthusiast 91/100, Editor's Choice
- bettane+desseauve Bronze Medal Prix Plaisir 2019
- Gilbert & Gaillard 91/100 Read article
- Sud de France Top 100 2019 chosen by the Top 100 judging panel. Read article
Geographical location
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