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Technique
SYRAH - CAYENNE
Designation of origin
Indication géographique protégée - Pays d'Oc
Vineyard
5000 vines per hectare
High trellising, Guyot and Royat pruning
Stony clay-limestone hills
Winemaking
100% SYRAH
Mechanical harvest at night to preserve the aromatic potential
Soft destemming and crushing
Heated pre-fermentation maceration
3 weeks maceration on skins
Minimal use of sulphites
Tasting
The color is deep red with violet glints
The nose develops aromas of ripe red berries, balsamic, camphor and eucalyptus
The agitation reveals licorice, spices (pepper and cinnamon) and violet hints
The attack is round and fat, followed by a surprisingly fresh and deep mid-palate with chocolat and liquorice aromas on velvety tannins
The finish offers a long-lasting grilled mocha taste
Cellaring potential
Two or three years in good storage conditions
Conditioning
6 Bottles case 75cl
Screw cap or natural cork
