La Lauzerette
VENTOUX
Grape Varieties: Grenache 80%, Syrah (Shiraz) 20%
Soils: Sandy and stony slopes, facing south-east.
Vine Age: 30 years.
Yield: 35 hectolitres/hectare.
Vinification: Manual harvesting, de-stemming, crushing, fermentation at 25° in concrete vats, racking, daily pumping over and punching down in accordance with the specifics of the vintage. Long fermentation (one month) for a powerful and structured wine.
Aging: 1 year in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Intense garnet colour, ripe red and black fruit aromas (blackcurrant, wild strawberry), notes of prune and black olive. Structured palate with elegant tannins of great delicacy, and lovely length.
Food and Wine Pairing: Confit shoulder of lamb, rabbit with Provencal herbs, soft cheeses…
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Cellaring Potential: 7 years
