Côtes-du-Rhône Les Camassots Red 2016

Côtes-du-Rhône Les Camassots Red 2016

Côtes-du-Rhône

The vineyard is located between Gigondas and Sablet, on gravelly and sandy plains. Vinification follows the traditional principles of the Rhone Valley. Maceration lasts around 25 days and pumping over at the beginning and then heat assisted maceration end. For maturing, the wine remains in vat. There are few interventions to maintain maximum freshness and finesse of the wine.

Varietals

Grenache 60%, Syrah 30%, Cinsault 10%

Soils

The soil is made up of sandy alluvium and safre,

combining decalcified clays and limestone pebbles

of varying sizes

Robe

Beautiful ruby red

Nose

The nose is delicate, fine red fruit with floral and

spicy notes

Palate

The tannins are smooth and a little tight. This

Côtes du Rhône boasts very nice volume, a lot of

sweetness, the finish really lingers with notes of

candied fruit, true finesse

Serve

16°C after one hour in a decanter

Potential aging

5 to 8 years

Yields

40 hl/ha – 3 ha

Alcohol

13,5°

 

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