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Technique
L'ÉPICERIE DE CASTELNAU - Rouge
Designation of origin
Indication Géographique Protégée – Pays d’Hérault
Vineyard
5000 vines planted per hectare
Limestone, clay and loamy soils
High trellising, Cordon Royat pruning
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
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
Cellaring potential
Seasonal wine, to be drank during the year
Packaging
Bag in Box 5 Liters
Bag in Box 10 Liters
6 bottle case 75 cl
Screw cap or natural cork
For professional customers only