Minervois 'A Tempo' Domaine la Rouviole

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Producer
Domaine La Rouviole
Grape Varieties
Blended
Optimum Drinking
Within 6 years
Wine Style
Smooth fruity slightly spicy robust red
Alcohol by Volume
14%
Closure
Natural Cork
Country
France
Style / Colour
Red

 

Producer Note

This proudly independent family estate owned estate which was bought by the Léonor family in 1956 is located in the renowned Cru La Livinière area of Minervois. Wines are made from blends of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan from the best and oldest plots of the estate. Great care is taken to hand harvest the grapes at optimum ripeness and to express the terroir of the area. The wines have been certified organic since the 2011 vintage.

Vineyard

Organic viticulture is practised in the vineyards. De-budding takes place in May, with green harvesting in July, encouraging the vines to concentrate the flavours in the remaining grapes. The harvest takes place by hand, with two harvests taking place in September. The vines are approximately 40 years old and produce an average yield of 30 hectolitres per hectare.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested by hand, de-stemmed and each variety was fermented separately. Fermentation lasted for 15 days in stainless steel tanks to guarantee the purest expression of varietal flavours. The wine was then aged for one year in tank.

Tasting Note

Flavours of black and red fruits, with final notes of liquorice and spices. Smooth with lovely purity of fruit.

Serving Suggestion

Delicious with grilled red meat or duck breast.

Grape

Syrah 40%, Cinsault 35%, Carignan 20%

 

The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change according to vintage

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