Grand Marrenon, Les exceptions, AOP Luberon, Rouge 2024
Presentation
The wine has an intense ruby/purple colour, typical of high concentration. The nose is expressive, greedy and very flattering, with notes of ripe, jammy fruit and light tobacco.
On the palate, the attack is soft and greedy, with a predominance of fresh fruit.
The palate becomes more complex as the woodiness melds with notes of leather and black olive.
Beautiful amplitude due to the aromatic intensity, supported by the concentration of the tannins, which are well structured and integrated.
well-structured, well-integrated tannins that are not at all aggressive. Rich and silky
Terroir
Plots selected on the characteristic terroirs of Luberon, composed of clay, limestone and
plebby scree slopes. The vines are more than 30-year old
Winemaking
Grapes harvested late September, completely de-stemmed (not crushed). Long Vatting for 3
to 5 weeks according to the plots.
Ageing
The ageing is done in French oak barrels. 30% of new barrels,70% of 1 year old barrels
Varietals
Syrah : 80%
Grenache noir : 20%
Specifications
Winegrowing label : Agriculture conventionnelle
Serving
Best served at 18°C, and put in decanter 3 hours before tasting. Great companion
for a beef rib or game. Wine for ageing to drink within 10 years.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years