Vinification:
20 to 30% de-stemmed before pressing.
Pneumatic press, temperature controlled.
Alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations in barrel.
Aged in French oak (20% new) and in tanks.
Bottling after 12 months of maturing.
Tasting:
Powerful and sophisticated nose, with a hint of nuts, toast and vanilla beans. Expressive palate, full and supple. A wine with minerality, an elegant touch of oak, and a beautiful, long finish.
Aging and serving recommendations:
This wine will show wonderfully after cellaring for two years, and is best enjoyed within 3 to 6 years from the harvest. It is best served at cellar temperature (12 to 14°C).
Pairing:
For a meal, it marries perfectly with line-caught sea bass, any saltwater fish, and with shellfish.
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