Domaine Chamfort
Domaine Chamfort nestles in the village of Seguret with as background the famous Dentelles de Montmirail, a majestic natural barrer made of limestone rock planted of greeen oak, Aleppo pine, cedar,...
Rasteau La Planne Red 2016
Rasteau
88-90 points by Jeb Dunnuck 2017
89+ points by Joe Czerwinski for Robert Parker 2018
91 points by Anna Lee C. Iijima for Wine Enthusiast 2019
The vineyard is located on the heights of Rasteau 300 at meters above sea level, surrounded by woods it covers a single spread of 4ha. The grapes are crushed and de-stemmed. Grenache and Syrah are fermented separately with indigenous yeasts. Fermentations at low temperatures, 2-4 rack and returns in the early stages of fermentation, pumping over and heat assisted maceration post fermentation (about 28-30 ° C). Fermentation lasts around 30 days. Racking in early winter to remove the coarsest lees, then ageing over fine lees, 50% in concrete vats, 50% in wooden vats (French Oak) during 12 to 18 months.
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Varietals |
Grenache 70%, Syrah 30% |
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Soils |
The soil mixes large river rolled pebbles and brown soil rich in red clay. This plot meets all the natural conditions for great ripeness while retaining great mineral wealth. |
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Robe |
Intense and dark ruby red |
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Nose |
Powerful with notes of red and black fruit , mostly black cherry with notes of jam |
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Palate |
Beautiful structure with fine, silky tanins. The attack is warm , with lenght, a lot of freshness and delicacy on final |
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Serve |
T°16°C after one hour in a decanter |
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Potential aging |
5 to 8 years |
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Yields |
30 hl/ha – 4 ha |
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Alcohol |
14,5° |
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