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lE SECRET DE GELLONE 2018 An exceptional terroir in Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac combine Languedoc generosity with Larzac freshness for cuvées with character whose keywords are purity and elegance. Soil: rounded stones and gravel with some red clay.
Grapes:
from
the main 4 varieties of this outstanding appellation Terrasses du Larzac
(Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache & Carignan).
Vinification : traditional vinification. Maturation: the exact ageing – in compliance with the appellation rules- remains our secret. Bottling : at the wine estate, without fining or filtration in order to keep the structure of the wine unspoiled.
Vintage: Frequently rainy weather until August. Then, until October 15th, dry and warm weather during the day and rather cold at night, with great temperature variations (>20°C) resulting in fruity, fresh, complex and definitely elegant wines. Colour: a deep garnet-red colour with hints of velvety purple . Nose: complex candied fruit with aromas of spices, “garrigue” and black berries. Palate: Round and supple with soft and melted tannins. Liquorice (zan) blends with spices, pepper and “garrigue”. A fine balance leaning towards softness and combining a mineral character with freshness and complexity. Ageing Capacity: already pleasant to drink – ageing potential of five to seven years minimum Serving Temperature: 18° C / 65° F
Food &
Wine Suggestions:
this wine combines perfectly with vegetarian dishes, exotic specialties, grilled
meat, roasted lamb, pasta, poultry and cheese
Introducing lE SECRET DE GELLONE The Secret of Gellone Abbey Our millenium-old tradition of quality-wine production dates back to 804. Gellone Abbey, located on the way to St James of Compostella, used to apply secret but very efficient methods in order to spot the most favourable places for planting vineyards. The monk Déodat de Séverat thus founded the estate which has become Domaine la Croix Chaptal nowadays. And ours!!
Today, our innermost secret lies in the respect and follow-up of this exceptional terroir in Terrasses du Larzac thanks to natural methods and low yields in order to produce a genuine high-quality wine. We particularly preserve a living soil thanks to a grass cover and express its full potential by using native yeasts. Or one more clue: do Terrasses du Larzac hold the secret?
Terrasses du Larzac were awarded the honour of being “Appellation of the Year”
by the famous French Wine Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2011 for the unrivalled
quality of their terroir and the undeniable talent of their wine growers. They
have also been declared “Grand Cru” by “Revue du Vin de France” and “the
greatest spot in Languedoc” by Andrew Jefford, International Wine Columnist of
the Year at the Roederer Awards.
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