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L'Esprit de Font Caude
AOC Coteaux du Languedoc Montpeyroux
2003
Red
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Blended from : Syrah 55 % Mourvèdre 37 % Grenache 8 %
First launched : 1994
Vines average age : 21 years
Soil & cultivation : Arid, stony, lime and clay soil. Vines cultivated organically under supervision of Ecocert. Ploughed, no chemicals or fertilisers.
Yield : 35 hectolitres/hectare
Vinification : Once hand sorted on tables, the grapes are gravity fed into vats. No yeast. Traditional vinification with alternating cap immersion and juice circulation. Five weeks maceration. Pneumatic pressing.
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Maturing : 36 months , including 24 French oak barrels. Bottled in September 2006, Neither fined nor filtered. Production 13,200 bottles and 240 magnums.
Tasting notes : This deep red wine’s nose is redolent of wild herbs that help make up the ‘Spirit’ of the Domaine. Beautifully structured with well balanced tannins, it oozes blackberries, autumn berries and spice; mouth watering with rich, gamey dishes such as venison & wild boar casseroles, red meat with classic sauces, mature cheeses such as Cheddar or Vieux Salers. Uncork, or even better, decant for 2 hours before serving at 15-17°
At its peak : 2010 - 2013 |