For Terres Cortal, our focus is on championing Vins de Pays d'Oc. We thrive to get the best expression of the terroir and the characteristic of each single varietal.

Terres Cortal

Terres Cortal Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation  

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc

  

Varietal

100% Sauvignon Blanc

 

Alcohol per Volume

12%

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Vineyard

The vineyard is located on the border of étang de Thau, well-known to be one of the coolest of the Languedoc.

Chalky soils give Sauvignon Blanc its best expression.

 

Vinification

Harvested early morning to keep the freshness of the grapes. Pneumatic pressure after a light coating maceration (8°C for 6 hours). Fermentation at 16°C after a clean racking of the must. Locked malolactic fermentation and maturing in tank on fine lees for 4 months.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow colour with green tints. This white wine expresses some fresh and complex notes of broom, gun flint and citrus fruits. Crisp and elegant sauvignon.

 

Palletisation

120cs x 6 x 75cl
 

Terres Cortal Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc

 

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Alcohol per Volume

12.5%

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra 

 

Soil

Issued from a vineyard located close to Montpellier on the hill sides, with vines of an average of 45 years old. Clay soils with gravels give Cabernet Sauvignon its best expression. 

 

Vinification

Harvested early morning to keep the freshness of the grapes.Pneumatic pressure after a light coating maceration (8°C for 6hours). Fermentation at 16°C after a clean racking of the must.Long fermentation and maturing in tank on fine lees for 6months. 10% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels of225lt. 

 

Tasting Notes

Steady colour, nice viscosity. Aromatic harmony between the oak notes (clove, toasted bread, smoke) and the fruity of over matured grapes (bilberry, blackberry). The mouth offers a very nice sweetness with soft tannins and the presence of fruits at the end.

 

Food pairing

Good matching with Barbecue and roast meat.

 

Serving Temperature

16°C

 

Bottle Life

Ready to drink now or can be kept for the next 4 years.

 

Palletisation

120cs x 6 x 75cl
 

Terres Cortal Chardonnay

Appellation  

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc  

 

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

 

Alcohol per Volume

12.5%

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Vineyard

The vineyard is located on the border of étang de Thau, well-known to be one of the coolest of the Languedoc. Chalky and sandy soils.

 

Vinification

Harvested early morning to keep the freshness of the grapes. Fermentation at 16°C after a clean racking of the must. Maturing in tank on fine lees for few months then after  10% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels

 

Tasting Notes

Very aromatic nose with notes of quince, honey, spices combined with more fresh notes of citrus fruits. The mouth is fleshy and fresh with aromas of white pulp combine to give some notes of mango and ginger.

 

Palletisation

120cs x 6 x 75cl

 

Terres Cortal Rosé Grenache/Cinsault

Appellation  

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc  

 

Varietal

50% Grenache, 50% Cinsault

 

Alcohol per Volume

12.5%

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Vineyard

The vineyards are located by the Étang de Thau on sandy soils with pebbly screes.

 

Vinification

Thinning of the leaves during maturation of the grapes on the vine. This rosé is obtained by "saignée" after maceration of 8 to 12 hours. Sedimentation and fermentation at low temperature. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is racked off and goes through a light filtration prior to bottling. 

 

Tasting Notes

Pale colour with ruby tints. Elegant nose of wild red berries complemented by notes of Mediterranean flowers. Round and soft on the palate, this wine has a perfect balance between the rich aromas of fruits and the fresh acidity which gives a long lasting finish. 

 

Palletisation

50cs x 12 x 75cl

Terres Cortal Merlot

Appellation  

Indication Géographique Protégée Pays d’Oc  

 

Varietal

100% Merlot

 

Alcohol per Volume

12.5%

 

Winemaker

Claude Serra

 

Vineyard

Issued from a vineyard located 30 km North of Montpellier on the hillsides, well-known to be one of the coolest of the Languedoc. On chalky-clay soils with broken stones, give Merlot its best expression.

 

Vinification

Harvested early morning to keep the freshness of the grapes. Pneumatic pressure after a light coating maceration (8°C for 6 hours). Fermentation at 16°C after a clean racking of the must. Locked malolactic fermentation and maturing in tank on fine lees for 6 months. 10% of the wine is matured in French oak barrels of 225lt.

 

Tasting Notes

Dark Robe with bright red reflects. Spicy notes of eucalyptus and red fruits aromas on the nose. Sweet fruits and mellow tannins on the palate.

 

Palletisation

120cs x 6 x 75cl
 

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