Les Essareaux
VENTOUX
Grape Varieties: Syrah (Shiraz) 80%, Grenache 20%
Soils: Pebbly limestone and clay slopes, facing south-east.
Vine Age: 20 to 30 years.
Yield: 20 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 specific vintage. Long fermentation (one month) for a powerful and structured wine.
Aging: 1 year in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Intense purple colour, black fruit aromas (blackcurrant, blackberry), liquorice, violet and spicy and delicate toasted notes. Structured palate with powerful tannins and a fresh, harmonious finish.
Food and Wine Pairing: Provençale stew (daube), game birds, unpasteurised cheese.
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Cellaring Potential: 7 years
