Les Vieilles Vignes
VIEILLES VIGNES
Viticulture
Les Vieilles Vignes is a blend of the old vines from all of our different parcels, average aged 55yrs.
Best opened or decanted one to three hours in advance to appreciate the subtle hints of violet with a compote of blueberry and blackcurrant.
It then softens without losing any of its assertive character.
Vinification and Ageing
Harvest: Hand harvested at optimal ripeness. The grapes are sorted in the vineyard and again in the winery.
Vinification: Maceration in tank for 3 to 5 weeks
Ageing: In 500L barrels (from Atelier Centre France et Saury) for 12 to 18 months. 25% of the barrels are renewed each year.
Red meat, beef cheek in sauce, pan-fried mushrooms with parsley.
Tasting temperature: 16°/17°C.