Presentation
Presentation
A unique fortified wine, produced in a limited edition of 2,000 bottles, which extracts more fruit and tannins thanks to a fermentation stopped by the addition of grape alcohol.
Terroir
Clay-limestone and pebbles. High exposure to the sun.
Harvest
Handpicking, to select the finest bunches.
Winemaking
Traditional red wine vinification, in a reducing environment (under the protection of an inert gas, as opposed to our cuvée les 3 André, in contact with the air for a year, an oxidative environment).
Ageing
Maturation under marc and long vatting (over 15 days) in vats. 12 months in old French oak barrels.
Varietal
Grenache noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 17 % vol.
Yield : 10 hL/ha
Age of vines : About 70 years old
Residual Sugar : 66 g/l
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
14/16 °C
Ageing potential
more than 20 years
Tasting
Ruby red robe with amber highlights.
Candied red fruit nose, walnut, quince, morello cherry.
Unctuous mouthfeel, prune and gingerbread. Contrasted, powerful tannins and softness.
Candied red fruit nose, walnut, quince, morello cherry.
Unctuous mouthfeel, prune and gingerbread. Contrasted, powerful tannins and softness.
Food pairings
Aperitif, chocolate dessert or blue-veined cheese.
Reviews
"Fermented in old barrels, fortified with grape brandy, aged 12 months in oak. Just 2,000 bottles. Fresh and silky: raspberry, cherry, spices, hint of coffee. Sweet yet vibrant."
