Deep purple red wine, born from a marriage between Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon characterised by a great aromatic complexity, with hints of raspberry and light herbaceous traces. The wine is full, rich and tasty, with a persistent aftertaste.
Combinations:
Pre-sallé lamb chops
| Production | Merlot grapes 60%, Cabernet Franc 10% and Cabernet Sauvignon 30%. |
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| Yield | 85 q.per hectare. |
| Training | Sylvoz. |
| Harvest | Manually picked and selected. |
| Vinification | Red wine vinification with a lengthened maceration of the skins and fermentation at a controlled temperature; complete malolactic conversion. |
| Maturation | 8 months in steel vats and 8 months in the bottle. |
| Proof | 13% vol. |
| Colour | Deep ruby red with purple nuances. |
| Smell | A perfect bouquet accenting raspberry and a light herby nose. |
| Taste | Well-bodied and savoury with a lasting harmonious finish. |
| Accompaniment | Goes well with red meats, especially recommended with roasts and mature cheeses. |
| Serving | In a good sized balloon glass at a temperature of 16-18°C. |
| Storage | Peak of bottle maturation is around three years; keeps its quality for up to about seven years. |