Appearance: Pale pink, clear and bright.
Nose: Rich and aromatic. Hints of small red fruits with grapefruit, orange zest and
floral aromas.
Palate: Elegant, rich and fresh with balanced acidity.
Finish: Long with lingering citrus notes
Ideal with seafood and shellfish but also pairs perfectly with lightly spiced dishes,
summer salads or tender lamb. Serve lightly chilled at 14°C.
Ageing potential: 3 years.
Grenache Noir Vines: 20 to 70 years old North- West facing at 530m
Syrah Vines: 20 to 50 years old South-West facing at 540m.
Other varieties at least 10 years old.
Alcohol: 13%, pH: 3.9, Total acidity: 3.9g:l (as sulphuric), 6,0 g/l (as tartaric), Residual sugar: 2.2.g/l. Screw cap to protect freshness and purity for fruit up to 3 years.
Soil: Argilo-limoneux and very stony.
Prunning method: single cordon de Royat, 5 shoots per cordon and double cordon de Royat 6 shoots per cordon.
Treaments: no synthetic treatments used, biodynamic principles ensure health of vine and soil. Organic wine (Ecocert).
(Technical notes from Chêne bleu)