France, Vinsobres AOC
Grenache, Syrah
Description
On the hillsides of Vinsobres at more than 300 m of altitude, a stony and clayey soil, with a good exposure to the sun, making it possible to elaborate wines with a strong typicity.
Awards
Guide Hachette
Bronze International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
Vinification
Harvested by hand, the Cuvee Saint Pierre comes from old vines on the hillsides. The fermentation is made in whole grapes, put in barrels. Then, after pressing, the wine is transferred in barrels to make its malolactic fermentation, then follows a long ageing process during 12 months.
Vineyard
An exceptional weather report (rainy in May, very sunny in summer with some scattered rains) allowed a beautiful maturation. An exceptional vintage wine.
