THE VINEYARD

Region : Roussillon, Northern Catalonia
Appellation : AOC Rivesaltes Hors d'Age
Soil :  Clay-limestone
Area :  2.5 Hectares
Yield :  17 Hl/Ha.
Blend :  Macabeu, Grenache gris, Grenache blanc
Cultivation method: Conduct in reasoned culture, pruning in Goblet.
Harvest : Manual for a better selection of grapes; use of trays to avoid crushing and oxidation of the berries. Sorting on table and after destemmer.

VINIFICATION

Maceration :  Direct pressing, fermentation at low temperature.

Mutage to preserve a natural sweetness in the wine.
Fermentation :   with temperature control.
Ageing :  In barrels between 5 and 10 years minimum.

THE TASTING  

Color:   Amber and limpid
Nose : Candied fruits and spices.
Palate :  Ample, fat and unctuous, a rancio start, it explodes on the palate with notes of dried fruits and honeyed flowers.