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TASTING NOTES
A ruby colour, with a nose of « garrigue » (mediterranean vegetation) and red fruits. The mouth is long and rich.
BACKGROUND
The Villenouvette vineyard is situated on the terroir of Fontfroide in the Corbières appellation zone.The current vineyard is established over three successive terraces up from the river Orbieu.The AOC vineyard is planted on the high and mid terraces; the VDP on the lower terraces. These are pebbly and gravelly soils which favour a good maturity of the grapes. The varietals grown are the traditional AOC Corbières varietals: Syrah, Grenache ,Noir, Mourvèdre,Cinsault, Carignan; the latter being particularly well adapted to this hot and dry land. The grape yields are poor (45hl per hectare) respecting the decree of the Appellation.
The VDP varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Marsanne.
The grape yields are 60hl per hectare.
Classical wine-making method with pumping over used depending on the year. Fermentation period of between 12 and 20 days.
FOOD MATCHING
red meat, some game & hard, aged cheese
CELLAR POTENTIAL
2-3 years
| Region | Pays d'Oc |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Grape | Grenache blend |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Medium |
| Maturation | Drink now or cellar |
| Alcohol | 13.5 % |
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