~ "Confidences", Domaine Fontaine du Clos - AOP Côtes du Rhône ~
APPELLATION AOP Côtes du Rhône
CÉPAGE 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
COULEUR Rouge
PAYS FRANCE
RÉGION Rhone Valley, France
DOMAINE Fontaine du Clos- Cotes du Rhone, Vacqueyras, Vaucluse
Varietals:
70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Terroir:
Stony and calcareous-clayey soil of the “Garrigues”
Vinification:
The two varieties are vinified separately.
The Grenache grapes are harvested by end September at full maturity.
Traditional vinification, then the wine is aged in tank on fine lies during 3 months to keep the fruit.
Syrah: the grapes are harvested by mid-September. Traditional vinification, then aged in tank on fines lies during 3 months before blending with Grenache and bottling.
Tasting notes:
View: Brilliant with garnet tints.
Nose: Delicate first nose of peony, then white pepper and cherry note.
Mouth: Nice balance on the palate with grainy tannins and a chocolate finish. A crisp wine, very pleasant.
Food recommendations:
Serve with red meat, cheeses, will perfectly match the « Provençale cooking »
Alc/Vol: 13.5°C
Serving temperature: 16/18°C
To drink within 3 to 5 years