Tautavel Red
AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Red 2013
Grape varieties :
40 % Carignan vieilles vignes. Vineyard planted in 1938 in limestone clay soil, facing south.
30 % Syrah. Vineyard planted in 1995 in limestone clay soil, facing north.
30 % Black Grenache. Vineyard planted in 1955 in limestone caly soil, facing south.
Vinification :
Hand picking. Cold maceration for one weeks. Then, traditional maceration for two weeks. Gentle pressing. Maturing in stainless steel vats on the lees for eighteen months.
Tasting :
Appearance : Deep red, garnet tinge.
Nose : Beautiful Complexity with notes of black fruit, blackcurrant, candied fruit and spicy followed by toasted shades.
Palate : The attack is round and fleshy followed by a beautiful evolution on notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices. Tanins are well rounded. This wine is well balanced and present a good length.
Serve between 15 and 17 °C.
Our suggestions :
This wine will accompagny perfectly the roasts, the red meats. Excellent on a honeyed duck.
