Vieilles Vignes
VENTOUX
Grape Varieties: Grenache 95%, Syrah (Shiraz) 5%
Soils: Pebbly limestone and clay slopes, facing south-east
Vine Age: 65 years, the oldest vines of the estate
Yield: 20 hectolitres/hectares
Vinification: Manual harvesting with severe grape selection, de-stemming, crushing, fermentation at 28° in stainless steel vats, daily pumping over, punching down. Long fermentation (1 month) for a powerful and structured wine.
Aging: 1 year in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet colour, aromas of stewed red and black fruit (strawberry, cherry), hints of coffee and tobacco with liquorice and spicy notes. Powerful and complex palate, ample, tannins of great finesse.
Food and Wine Pairing: Game meat in sauce, duck breast with olives, prime rib, well aged cheeses…
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Cellaring Potential: 10 years
