Costa Santene 2006

Appellation :              AOC Coteaux du Languedoc

Varietals :        - Syrah 30 % - Carignan%- Grenache 30 %

Volume by alcohol : 13.50 % vol.

Yelds :           45 Hl/Ha

Harvest :        Manual

Terroir :           stony, surrounded by garrigues, dry poor soil

Microclimate:            Cool

Vinification :             

- the grapes are destemmed and crushed

- the maceration lasts 4 weeks in concrete vats

- extraction by manual punching, delestage and pumping

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- fermentation temperature : 27 à 30°C

- blending : free run wine+ press wine

-varietals blending : during the winter

Tasting Pleasant nose, exhaling notes of red berries and spices. A frank attack with complex pronounced aromas, the mouth is full-bodied with a round and flavourful finish.