A family property, Domaine Grand Nicolet saw its first vines planted in 1875. Today, the property covers about 31 hectares of vines, including some old vines in Sablet (planted on sandy and limestone soils) and and Rasteau (with clay and blue marl soils) enabeling for more full-bodied and powerful wines. The average age of the vine is 45 years, with some Grenache of more than 90 years old.
Presentation
Terroir
Clay-limestone: red clay and rolled pebbles at an altitude of 300 metres
In the vineyard
Grenache 80 years old
Working the soil - Minimal use of treatment products. Favoring leaf surface area
Working the soil - Minimal use of treatment products. Favoring leaf surface area
Winemaking
Hand-harvested in 15 kg crates. Whole grapes.
Pressing. Low-temperature fermentation for 25 days. When the balance between alcohol and acidity is reached between alcohol and acidity, i.e. around 90g sugar/liter, we add 10% wine alcohol at 96° is added to stop fermentation, principle of "mutage".
Pressing. Low-temperature fermentation for 25 days. When the balance between alcohol and acidity is reached between alcohol and acidity, i.e. around 90g sugar/liter, we add 10% wine alcohol at 96° is added to stop fermentation, principle of "mutage".
Ageing
Aged in concrete vats and barrels (20%) for 3 years, hence the name "ambré".
Varietal
Grenache noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 1é°C / 54°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, Over 15 years
Tasting
Sweet wine, with aromas of raisins, honey and flowers.
Food pairings
aperitif, chocolate dessert, blue-veined cheese.
