2011
Abdélard
Appearance: Deep, brilliant garnet.
Nose: Intense with notes of black cherry, plum and liquorice, mixed with hints of
torrefaction and fine spices.
Palate: Powerful, full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Notes of cocoa and mocha, mixed
with hints of dark fruits.
Finish: Long aromatic finish, with hints of spices and plums.
Enjoy with roast beef, venison, duck and roasted vegetables. Decant for 2-3 hours and
serve at room temperature. Aging potential: 15-20 years.
Alcohol: 15%
pH: 3.8
Total acidity: 3.0 g/l (as sulphuric), 4.6 g/l (as tartaric)
Residual sugar: 1.7 g/l, still wine
Barrel-aged: 18 months
Vines: Grenache, over 40 years old, north-west facing at 530m. Syrah, 30 years old,
south-west facing at 540m.
Soil: argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone) and very stony.
Pruning method: double cordon de Royat, 6 shoots per cordon.
(Technical notes Chêne Bleu)
- Type Red
- Grape variety 85% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah
- Appellation AOC Ventoux
- Country France
- Region Vaucluse
- Year 2011