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Technique

L'ÉPICERIE DE CASTELNAU - Rouge 

Designation of origin

Indication Géographique Protégée – Pays d’Hérault

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Vineyard

5000 vines planted per hectare

Limestone, clay and loamy soils

High trellising, Cordon Royat pruning

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Winemaking

Red wine made of a blend of red local grapes

 

Night mechanical harvest cooling after gentle destemming and crushing

Soft pressing and selection of the best juices by tasting

Controlled fermentation temperature

Ageing on fine lees

Minimal use of sulphites

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Tasting

The color is a vibrant shiny deep red

The nose develops aromas of wild strawberry and blood orange

The mouth is lively, minty, followed by a gourmand mid-palate

The tannins are intense and velvety

The final offers a nice persistent sweetness

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Cellaring potential

Seasonal wine, to be drank during the year

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Packaging

Bag in Box 5 Liters

Bag in Box 10 Liters

6 bottle case 75 cl

Screw cap or natural cork

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For professional customers only

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