Terroir:
Vines selected in the Tain l’Hermitage sector, in an area known as "La Baume" in the heart of the Appellation’s production site. Soils are alluvial terraces covered with small pebbles with a south-westerly / south-easterly aspect, and clayey soils with a northerly/southerly aspect. The combination of these two terroirs produces a fine balance between strength and fruitiness.
Winemaking:
Manual harvest. After alcoholic fermentation in a vat, the wines underwent malolactic fermentation in 275-litre oak Laurus barrels. Elevage on fine lees over a period of 13 months (new barrels).
Production: 1,420 bottles
Bottled on: 28/03/2013
Tasting notes:
Intense, dark red colour. The nose is characterized by aromas of red fruit, cherry and blackcurrant. To the palate it is a silky, balanced and well-structured wine. The finish is fresh-tasting, with notes of violet and spices (June 2014).
Service & food pairing suggestions:
16-18 °C – Ideal when opened 2 hours prior to serving
Milk-fed lamb casserole with baby vegetables
Woodcock with cep mushrooms
Haunch of venison with sauce grand veneur
Age of vines & yield:
30 years on average – 27 hl/ha
