Les Terrasses 2018

 

 

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LES TERRASSES 2018
 Terrasses du Larzac

TAn 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: Grenache 50% Syrah & Carigan

Harvest: hand and machine picking, from september 19th to 24th

Production: 39 hl/ha

Vinification: Traditional vinification process in cement tanks. “Cuvaison” for
2 to 4 weeks with pumping-over or punching of the cap depending on the grapes. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation right after devatting.

Maturation: an 18-month ageing period on lees in tanks. Natural decanting thanks to cold winter temperatures.

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. 

Eye: a bright colour with crimson hints

Nose: predominantly fruity, blending red fruits (cherry) with black berries (blackcurrant, blackberry) ; hints of undergrowth and plum.

Palate: a very fresh mouth both round and mineral with a fine structure and soft tannins. Aromas of fruits, spices and of our local scrubland “garrigue” as well as eucalyptus and mint which enhance freshness.

Ageing Capacity: already pleasant to drink – ageing potential up to five years.

Serving Temperature: 18° C / 65° F

Food & Wine Suggestions: this wine is a good companion to grilled meat (lamb, pork, chicken) but also to vegetarian dishes, Italian pasta and cheese...

Very pleasant as an apéritif !