Exceptional vintage, Crest Petit comes from a selection of 6 hectares out of 1700 hectares. This wine represents the finest potentials and most beautiful expressions of the vineyard. With low yields and strict cultivation practices, Crest Petit is undeniably the Icon of Dom Brial.
Presentation
Presentation
Preservation of the landscape heritage : we reintroduced on 6 hectares overlooking the village of Baixas at a place called Crest Petit. Here, we find a typical vineyard mosaic of the Mediterranean hinterland with its vineyards, holm oak groves, and olive plantations. In this timeless place, the winemaker's profession and traditional know-how are honored.
Terroir
Clay-limestone hillsides and schist hillsides. On this dry and shallow soil, the vine is cultivated in a traditional way, respectful of this superb environment.
In the vineyard
On the 4 hectares of replanted vineyard, the use of stakes (2m pole on which the vine climbs) has been favored. This technique allows to obtain grapes of better quality, thanks to a better distribution of foliage achieved by careful lifting and tying. This promotes optimal sunlight exposure and photosynthesis.
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation done in new barrels.
Ageing
15 months in new oak barrels.
Varietals
Syrah : 80%
Grenache noir : 20%
Grenache noir : 20%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Age of vines : 25 years old
Aging in barrels : 15 month
Residual Sugar : 1.1 g/l
pH : 3.63
Total acidity : 3.41 g/l
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled between 16° and 18°.
Tasting
The Crest Petit presents beautiful notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, enhanced with hints of spices and coffee. Silky tannins bring smoothness and integration in the mouth, along with a nice freshness.
Food pairings
The Crest Petit is ideal to accompany a rib of beef on the bone, a hare stew, a braised rack of veal...
