The vines are planted on gently slope, well-drained hillsides on northern part of the Corbières region near Narbonne. The soils are composed of pebbles consisted of silica, limestone, flint and sandstone in order to deal with the increasingly hot vintages, the vineyards are not ploughed to encourage the growth of vegetation in the soil. The climate in this region is warm, dry, windy and sunny.
Rares Terroirs Premium
Rares Terroirs N° 3 – Grenache RED WINE
All wines are numbered in order to facilitate the education of the service and selling by the class.
The numbering gives an indication about the type of red wine. The numbering offers light, medium, and full-bodied red wines. The higher the number is the more complex flavors and richer mouthfeel you will find. This concept offers 5 Premium wines from the south of France. Delicate and elegant these gourmet wines are imagined for a large target on the on-trade. All the vintages comes from plots scrupulously selected for the quality of the terroir and the age of the vines.
| APPELLATION | IGP Pays d’Oc – 2019 |
|---|---|
| Blend | 100% Grenache |
| ABV | 14% Alc./Vol |
| Soil | The vines are planted on gently slope, well-drained hillsides on northern part of the Corbières region near Narbonne. The soils are composed of pebbles consisted of silica, limestone, flint and sandstone in order to deal with the increasingly hot vintages, the vineyards are not ploughed to encourage the growth of vegetation in the soil. The climate in this region is warm, dry, windy and sunny. |
| Age of vines / Yields | 20 – 30 years / 30 HL / Hectare |
| Winemaking | The harvests are carried out by hand. In the cellars, the winemaker prefers short maceration periods to ensure a delicate style of wine. The terroir is enhanced by ageing the wines in barrels. The wood allows for gentle oxygenation of the wines in order to hone their style. |
| Color | The wine is dressed in a beautiful plum colored robe with a hint of pink. |
| Nose | A fruity nose. |
| Palate | Full of structure with soft and velvety tannins, vigor and especially a nice fruit. |
| Serving temperature | Best served at 16ºC. |
| Preservation | Up to 5 years. |
| Food pairing | It goes perfectly with grilled meat and all cheeses. |
SPECIFICITIES
Soil
SPECIFICITIES
Winemaking
The harvests are carried out by hand. In the cellars, the winemaker prefers short maceration periods to ensure a delicate style of wine. The terroir is enhanced by ageing the wines in barrels. The wood allows for gentle oxygenation of the wines in order to hone their style.
Spécificités
Tasting notes
Full of structure with soft and velvety tannins, vigor and especially a nice fruit.
WINE TASTING
Food pairing
It goes perfectly with grilled meat and all cheeses.