Alcohol
15.0%
Analytical data
dry
1.6 g/l residual sugar
4.09 g/l acidity
3.38 pH
Vineyard: Camberaud
Mediterranean climate, single vineyard.
Vine density: 5000
Yield: 15 hl/ha
Soil Type
Limestone and clay.
Harvest Notes
2016 was an exceptionally dry year resulting in a low yield of unusually small grapes with intense flavours and fresh acidity.
Vinification
Carignan grapes were hand-harvested on the 24th September into 15 kg boxes. They were de-stemmed and crushed to liberate the juice before fermentation. Extraction was achieved by punching down twice a day in the early stages of fermentation, one rack and return and then macerating on skins until pressing on the 12th October.
Malolactic fermentation: Spontaneous MLF.
Maturation
40% of the wine was matured in two and three year old barriques for 12 months before blending and bottling in March 2018.
Oak influence: 40% matured in 2 to 3 year old French oak barriques.
Months in bottle: 60
Bottling
Closure: Natural cork