Merkki: Domaine de l'Arjolle

Pakkaus : 0,75l

Alkoholiprosentti : 14,5%

Appellation: Côtes de Thongue
Red color
Alcohol degree: 14.5% Vol.
Grape variety: 40% Syrah, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet and 10% Garnacha.

Here is an unusual mix of Mediterranean grape varieties (Syrah, Grenache) and Bordeaux grape varieties (Cabernet, Merlot).
Intense and deep ruby ​​color, the aromas are an explosion of red fruits, black fruits, violets with a light woody toasted touch.
On the palate it reveals a superb, dense and fine structure. The tannins are coated, of very good quality. The long finish is dominated by black fruits and a touch of balsamic vinegar.

Classic
Manual harvest the first fortnight of October.
Look for a very high phenolic maturity in all four grape varieties.

Winemaking
Cold pre-fermentation maceration (8 ° C) and carbonic for high density Syrah.
Alcoholic fermentation with temperature control (26 ° -28 ° C).
Maceration in pomace for 12 to 15 days for Cabernet, Merlot and Garnacha.
Devatting and entonnage.
Aged for 12 months in new barrels.

Food and wine
Filet mignon, steak, cheese ...