Chateau La Sauvageonne Grand Vin Rouge 2020 75cl

• Its exposure, its location and its exceptional volcanic terroir give it a unique character – “Grandiose and wild”
• A nose of "jammy" and spicy garrigue. Subtle notes of black fruits and gingerbread. On the palate, the wine has fine and elegant tannins and forms a beautiful balance with the liveliness.
• Since the 2017 vintage , the estate has been AB ( organic wine ) and DEMETER (biodynamic agriculture) certified.

Appellation : AOP Larzac Terraces
Millésime : 2020
Format : 750ml
Cépage(s) : Grenache noir, Syrah, Carignan
Degré d'alcool : 15.0
Sku : 821918

Manual harvesting, on vines with low yields, are triggered on the basis of maturity checks, analysis of polyphenols contained in grape skins and by the daily tasting of grapes as harvest approaches. The picking healthy, ripe berries is an essential aspect in the process of making a Great Wine. After the harvest, The grapes are trained in the traditional way in carriages, within the hour, in the cellar. The berries are sorted then destemmed before being placed in a temperature-controlled vat. Each grape variety is vinified separately. The maceration time is around 20 to 25 days. At the end of winter, the wines are transferred to new 225l barrels for a stay of between 12 and 16 month.

This Grand Vin with a ruby ​​color and slightly red highlights tiled reveals a spicy nose with notes of scrubland and jammy fruits. On the palate, it reveals silky tannins and elegant, forming a beautiful balance with the finesse of the Grenache, the region's emblematic grape variety. This wine can be drunk now and portends a future of more promising.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

To be consumed with grilled meats from Aubrac, local dishes and cheeses from Larzac.