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The low-key estate emblem shaped like a Languedoc cross mirrors the authenticity and faithfulness to style in this range of varietal wines made from Viognier, Chardonnay, Grenache and Syrah.
Vintage
2020
Grape Variety
Collection Syrah
Tasting notes
Very deep colour, opaque. Black pepper, liquorice and spice.
Vegan wine
Vegan friendly wine
Press and Awards
The Buyer, Feb. 2021 “(…) vibrant, fresh, peppery, red-fruited expression of altitude Syrah. Polished, there’s subtle oak, but the sensual spice is fruit-driven.”
La Revue Du Vin De France. « On ne présente plus cette référence locale. Il y a du monde dans le verre (….) cette jolie bouteille de syrah mérite d’être débouchée. »
Jancis Robinson - 17/20. "Vincent Chansault (the winemaker) is a big fan of the Rhône. Very good structure. Cool and sleek and very polished. Very, very fresh. Very un-Languedoc!”
Tasting notes
Very deep colour, opaque. Black pepper, liquorice and spice. A full bodied wine, with layers of black fruits, pepper and moderate tannins. A fresh, clean, concentrated style more akin to the cooler examples from Northern Rhone.
Vinification process
Cold soak for one week, Natural fermentation for 50% 26° to 28°C and 50% inoculated fermented at 22°C to 24°C followed followed by a week of post fermentation maceration prior to pressing
Vineyards
La Livinière (Limestone) 80%, Roussillon (Schiste) 20%
Ageing
10% in 3 year and more oak barrels for 9 months – 90% in vats on fine lees for 9 months – blending and bottling.
Further information
- Alcohol : 14%
- Total acidity H2SO4 : 3.34 g/L
- pH : 3.69
- Residual sugar : <0.42 g/L
