Autrefois
VENTOUX
Grape Varieties: Syrah (Shiraz) 95%, Grenache 5%
Soils: Rocky blue-clay and limestone slopes, facing south-east
Vine Age: 20 to 40 years
Yield: 20 hectolitres/hectare
Vinification: Manual harvesting with severe grape selection, de-stemming, crushing, fermentation at 25° in stainless steel vats, daily pumping over, punching down. Long fermentation (one month) to obtain a powerful and structured wine.
Aging: 1 year in 228 litre oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Deep dark purple colour, ripe black fruit and liquorice aromas, with roasted notes of cocoa and mocha. Dense and concentrated palate with full, powerful and velvety tannins.
Food and Wine Pairing: Civet of hare, Tournedos Rossini, unpasteurised cheese, and even a chocolate dessert…
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Cellaring Potential: 10 years
