France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Syrah
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
5.2 g/l residual sugar
3.38 g/l acidity
3.46 pH
Vineyard: Vineyards surrounding the village of Argeliers
Sourced from vineyards surrounding the village of Argeliers. Sandy clay soils. Long, hot, dry summers.
Training: Cordon
Soil: 50% Sand, 50% Clay
Vine density: 1600
Yield: 55 hl/ha
Winemaker
Sebastien Tomasoni
Viticulture
The grapes are harvested at night when the temperature is cool in order to prevent oxidation and preserve freshness in the wine.
Vinification
As they arrive at the cellar, the grapes are immediately pressed. The press juice is put in a CO2 saturated atmosphere to avoid any oxidation. Juices are drawn from the tanks and left to ferment for 15 days at 13-15°C in stainless steel tanks. Fine lees ageing for 4 months before bottling.
Maturation
Matured in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees for 3-4 months.
Aromas
Wood: none
Taste
Body: light
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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