Château Grand Escalion
Costières de Nîmes Amoureuse 2023

The dry, mild weather in winter continued into spring. The rain arrived just as the buds began to open and the bunches started to form, delaying the cycle somewhat but still allowing the vines to enjoy magnificent flowering conditions. The vines coped well with the record heatwave in the second half of August. The harvest, which took place quite late, was still very hot and dry. The bunches harvested were perfectly healthy overall, with concentrated berries. To sum up, a late and generous vintage with a highly aromatic profile and lovely substance for structured elegant wines.

60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault,

The parcels from which the grapes for this cuvée are produced come primarily from clay-rich soils, with the exception of a plot of Grenache, with a richer profile, coming from a pebble-rich hillside vineyard.

The grapes were harvested between 5 and 12 Sept.in the early morning while the temperatures were still cool. The grapes were pressed directly upon arriving in the winery (from 3 a.m.) to retain freshness. Racking-off of the must after 48h static settling at 15°C (59°F). A slow, gentle  fermentation took place over 20 days in closed cement vats at 16°C-18°C (60°F-64°F). At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine was racked off and left to settle naturally in the autumnal coolness of the cellar. Bottled on 14th February 2024. 6,600 bottles produced. Vegan friendly.

Serve chilled between 10° and 12°C (50-53.5°F) within 3 years of age.