Cuvée Saint-Valentin
Blend
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Terroir
The average age of the vines is over 40 years.
Clay and limestone slopes made up of large round pebbles
Winemaking
De-stemmed, crushed and fermented with regular pump overs. After 3 to 4 weeks « on skins » the tanks are drained off and the skins pressed
Shiraz and Mourvèdre are racked to 300L French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place.
The Grenache is aged in a tank during a year before the bottling
Tasting notes
Colour: deep dark red with purple hints
Aromas: prunes, Morello cherries, plums, vanilla, Mocha. It is an explosion of aromas
Palate: creamy complexity and interesting texture. Marked by great depth and coating but displays elegance. Tannins start mid-palate and are powerful, finish surprisingly fresh and refined
Serving Temperature
17°C
Aging
Aging potential 5 to 7 years
- Appellation
- AOC Lirac
- Nom du produit
- Cuvée Saint-Valentin
- Couleur
- Red