Terroir:
The Syrah grapes come from the Hérault department around the village of Pézenas. The smooth fruit-driven element comes from the gravely-clay soils dating from the Miocene period. This is balanced by a lively acidity provided by the clay-alluvium soils of the plains near the Thau basin and the Hérault river, as well as the limestone scree on the hillsides around Florensac.
Vinification:
Traditional fermentation in cement tanks with pumping-over and rack-and-return. 25 to 30 days of maceration
45% of the cuvée spends 6 months in 275lt one- and two-year oak Laurus barrels.
Production: 5750 bottles and 280 magnums
Bottling date: 31 May 2017
Note de dégustation:
Dark and almost opaque purple/red. A nose of black olives and a touch dark plum and cassis. The palate is smooth and full with a lively freshness and long spicy finish, consistent with this sunny vintage.
Service & accords:
BBQ pork ribs, charcuterie, roasted ham and ewe’s milk cheese
Ageing potential: 3 to 6 years
Alc. by Vol.: 12.5% vol.
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