Pech-Viel – Cuvée Jugie Vieilles Vignes
AOC Minervois
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Grape varieties :
60% Syrah – 30% Grenache Noir – 10% Carignan
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Soil :
The Pech Viel lies at the foothills of the Montagne Noire. The soil is clay and chalk.
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Tasting notes :
Very deep, sustained colour – black cherry, with purple hints.
On the nose, liquorice, followed by aromas developed by a mature Syrah – violets, blackberries and ink.
In the mouth, the wine has a good tannic structure – very silky tannins.
A wine to be kept. -
Vinification :
Carbonic maceration.
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Serving suggestions :
Perfect with red meat, casseroles, game and other specialties from the south of France – conserves, cassoulet, etc. To be served at 18°C.
This wine can be kept for 10 years.
