Extrait Rouge

AOP Châteauneuf du Pape

Rouge profond, un nez de fruit noirs, rouges et de zan très profond d’une rare complexité

Grape varieties: Mourvèdre 100%

Age of the vines: more than a 100 y.o.

Terroir: Rolled Pebbles, lieu dit Calada.

Winemaking:

Harvested by hand. Double sorting of the grapes (in the vines and in the cellar), destemmed and lightly mashed. Vinification is made in a concrete pyramid shape vat to facilitate a smooth infusion and extraction. Ageing: 24 months minimum in a 320l cigare shape oak barrel.

Tasting:

Deep red color, black fruit and very deep liquorice nose with high complexity. Powerful mouth, fleshy, concentrated with very fine and dense tannins.

Food pairings: Roasted meat, pigeon, lamb or pecking duck, sheep’s cheese.

Serving temperature: between 16°C and 18°C

Ageing potential: 15 to 20 years

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