Appellation                                                       

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc                                     

Vintage

2017

Varietals

Pinot Noir (100 %)                                  

Volume by Alcohol

12.5 % vol.

Oenologist

Claude Serra

Soil

Chalk with fragmentation of marl from Oligocene period. Vineyard situated in the Aude region near Limoux.

Vinification

Manual harvested with integral de-stemming. After a short cold maceration (5days at 10°C), thermo regulated fermentation at 25°C maximum. Slow extraction by unballasting and punching the cap. After a pneumatic pressure, fermentation in Stainless steel vat. Then 80% of the wine is maturing in tank and 20% is maturing in oak barrel for a minimum of 3 months.

Wine tasting notes

Bright red colour with blue reflection. The aromas evoke red fruits notes (wild strawberry) followed by menthol, grilled and smoke sensations. The mouth is well-balanced between acidity and structure. The finish is aromatic with fine tannins.

Food and drink

Can be enjoyed with grilled meat, games or with a lamb curry.

Serving Temperature

15 / 16°C.

Bottle Life

Can be kept for up to 4 years.

Appellation    

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc 

Vintage

2017

Varietals

Viognier (100%)     

Volume by Alcohol

12% vol.

Oenologist

Claude Serra

Soil

Siliceous soils of Pyrenean origin with oceanic micro-climate.

The Wine-making procedure

Harvested at night, skin contact (5, 6 hours at 10°C). Pneumatic pressure. Thermo regulated fermentation at 15/17°C after a clean racking of the must. Locked malolactic fermentation and maturing in tank on fine lees for 6 to 8 months.

Wine tasting notes

The Colour of the wine is a clear and pale yellow straw. The aromas evoke intense floral notes, citrus peel, vanilla, tangerine and light honey notes. The palate is fresh, pleasant and deliciously well balanced. The finish is rich and persistent

Food and drink

Can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif but is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish and fusion food.

Serving Temperature

8 / 10°C.

Bottle Life

Can be kept for up to 4 years.