Côtes du Rhône Red

Production location
Country : France
Region : Rhône Valley - AOP Côtes du Rhône

Grape variety
10% Carignan
10% Cinsault
60% Grenache
20% Syrah

Yield : 50hL/ha
Production : 100 000 bt/year

Wine making
Alcohol : around 13.50 %
Residual sugar : 2-3g/L

Destalking. Syrah is pre-fermented to 10°C for 24 hours. Classic vinification up to 15 for the Cinsault and Carignan. Grenache is pre-fermented cold then 1 stomping of the grapes per day for 15 days.

Tasting
Typical ruby red colour, intense and fresh. Distinguished aromas of red fruits. Elegant palate, smooth hints of cassis, kirch...

Food and wine pairing
Ideal with dried meats, white meats, hard cheeses... Serve at room temperature