Le sauvage

Grape Composition

60% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and Cinsault

Vinification

Vinification traditional. A long vinification period with hand pumping for an optimal extraction.

Destemmed or not

100% destemmed

Fermentation

25 days of fermentation and maceration

Yeast

Natural

Aging

Concrete tank.

Soil Composition

A beautiful terroir at the foot of the Dentelle de Montmirail. A mix of clay and limestone soil or clay and sand. Vineyards both on a plateau of garrigues and river terraces.

Exposition

Flat river bed and west facing terraces.

Vine Age

50 years old

Density

3500 vines per HA

Harvest type

Hand Picked.

Method

Direct press

Malolactic – yes/no

Yes

Residual sugar

Less than 2 grams per litre

Alcohol percentage

14.5%

Tasting notes

A beautifully elegant wine dominated by notes of dark fruit with floral notes of violet, lavender and garrigues

Food pairing

A lovely wine to serve with a slow cooked lamb shoulder and root vegetables, cow’s cheese or a charcuterie plate.

Cellaring

7 years.