Cuvée 1947
Blend
60% Syrah
20% Grenache
20% Mourvèdre
Terroir
Terraces mainly composed of large round pebbles and gravel on clay and limestone subsoils
Winemaking
De-stemmed, crushed and fermented with regular pump overs (two daily over peak fermentation) to extract colour, flavour and tannins
After 3 to 4 weeks « on skins » the fermenters are drained off and the skins pressed
Aged in concrete tank only
Tasting Notes
Colour: dark red, ruby fringe
Aromas: characterized by spices, tobacco, and prunes in brandy
Palate: bright aromas of blueberries, blackberries and Morello cherries. This wine is round with a great concentration. The finish is long, full and harmonious, with round tannins
Serving Temperature
14-16°C
Aging
Great to drink now but an easy 5 years aging potential
- Appellation
- AOC Lirac
- Nom du produit
- Cuvée 1947
- Couleur
- Red