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| Coteaux de Cèze Vin-de-Pays 2001 |
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| Varieties: |
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Syrah (100%), for the color, tannins and its aptitude for ageing. |
| Location: |
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A Western exposure. Grapevines on small hills. Its privileged location,
at the heart of a magnificent forest, constitutes an closed environment with a unique climate. |
| Soil: |
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Is constituted of chalky-sandstone, dated from the lower cretaceous
period of the secondary era (240 million years). The soil is of
a homogeneous structure and texture. |
| The age of the vines: |
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15 years |
| Cultivation: |
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Grapevines are cultivated traditionally, some with natural grasses.
Debudding and thinning are done in summer. Production: 70 hl/ha |
| Vintages: |
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100% hand-picked, bunches are harvested in light wooden boxes, the
grapes are then sorted on tables in the cellar. |
| Winemaking: |
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Using traditional methods. Fermentation with skins for 10 days with
a maximum temperature for fermentation between 28 to 30°c. |
| Tasting: |
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Wine with a brilliant deep red robe. Its nose develops aromas of
plum and wild sloe with a chocolate-flavored finish. On the mouth,
this wine is round, sweet, and fruity with notes of licorice. It
is a wine of great elegance. |
| Should be served at 17°c. This cuvée
can be aged for 3 to 4 years. |
| Ideal for summer meals. This cuvée can accompany
meats as well as cheese. |
