Property certified as High Environmental Value

Les argiles 2020


AGE & SURFACE OF THE VINES

45 years old / 75 ares

GRAPE VARIETY AND TERROIR

100 % Merlot
Rare mixture of clay and gravel, unique in the area.

ALCOHOLIC DEGREE

15 %

GROWING METHODS

Manual work is favoured : disbudding, de-budding, leaf removal and harvesting.

VINIFICATION AND MATURATION

Slow and progressive extraction in immersed marc for 4 to 5 weeks.
Few mechanical operations to obtain a wine that is both powerful and fine.
In 1000 and 1200 litre sandstone amphorae for 15 months without racking.

TASTING

Intense and deep colour.
Nose dominated by black fruit (blackberry and blueberry).
The mouth is dense with a tight tannic structure, but silky and greedy.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Enjoy with tapas, red meat or cheese.

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