Descriptif technique
Appelation
IGP Coteaux de l’Ardèche
Terroir
Parcels names : Palissaire, Ribeyrettes, La Selve, Rouvière Boissy and Brugeas
Palissaire : Elevation of 145m, soil > 50% limestone + clay.
Ribeyrettes : Elevation of 110m, Illite clay soils + 5 % limestone
La Selve : Elevation of 110 m, Kaolinite clay soils
Rouvière Boissy : Hillside parcel, elevation of 136 m to 153 m, soil >50 % decomposed limestone + Illite clay
Brugeas : Hillside parcel, elevation of 139m to 161m, Montmorillonite clay soils + 5 % limestone
Climate : Mediterranean, marked by a wide daily temperature range
Surface area : 10 hectares
Vine age : 30 years
Density : 4000 à 4 400 pieds/ha
Cépages
40 % Cinsault, 40 % Grenache, 20 % Syrah
Culture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Rendement
45 hl/ha
Cuvaison
4 to 5 weeks
Vinification
Long fermentation with indigenous yeast of approximately 20 days. Daily dynamization, sur lie aging in concrete tanks, no use of finings.
Levure
Fermentation with indigenous yeast (naturally brought by the grape skin)
Autres
14,5 % alc./vol. S02 total : 36 mg/l
Production annuelle
34 000 bottles
La dégustation
Tasting notes : Ruby-red in color, intensely aromatic nose expressing red fruits, spices and licorice. In the mouth, fruit forward and versatile with soft and fine tanins.
Food pairing : white and red meats, charcuterie and barbecue
Tasting temperature : between 12 and 17°c
Cellaring : 5 to 6 years