Cigala 2019
Rhône Valley - Côtes-du-Rhône Villages

Dégustation
Oeil :
very intense black with bright ruby tints.
Nez :
beautiful intensity and great complexity with notes of red berries, such as raspberries and crushed strawberries, and subtle notes of thyme and quince.
Bouche :
very fine on entry to the palate, the red fruit aromas give way to notes of spice (thyme, black pepper) accompanied by fine, silky tannins.
Les conseils du Sommelier : Recommended food pairing: cevennes-style pork stew. Serving temperature: 16-18°C.
Cépage(s) :
Syrah, Grenache.
Vendanges :
Harvesting takes place at sunrise and when the grapes are at perfect phenolic maturity.
Sol :
The vineyards extend over the Les Molières plateau in Montfrin. The soil is made up of smooth pebbles from the ancient course of the Rhône River (Villafranchian). The red clays located at depth ensure there is good resistance to the water stress caused by the Mediterranean climate, making this a very interesting soil.
Vinification :
The grapes are fully destemmed and then vinified in concrete tanks, where they will spend between 5 to 7 weeks. The alcoholic fermentation is brought on by the indigenous yeasts. The pumping-over and rack and return operations carried out during the vatting period are determined by aily tastings.
Elevage :
In concrete tanks with some of the wine going into stainless steel tanks. 7-10 months.
Degré d’alcool :
15