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1C Rose 2006

Vin de Pays d'OC

Assemblage: 60% Cinsault, 20% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre.

Position in Vineyards: Westernslope, North West.

Type of Soil: Limestone, medium fertile, well drained.

Average Age of Vines: 21 - 25 years.

Viticulture Practice: Trellised, open canopy, summer pruning for low crop.

Yield per Hectare: 35 hL.

Time of Harvest: 2nd week of September 2006.

Vinification Details: Selected grapes have been hand-picked in the early morning to make sure that a nice cool juice is withdrawn. This rosé is made from a direct pressure. After 36 hours of cold settling, a part of the blend is fermented in barrels and the other part in tank.

1C Rose 2006  


Type & Size of Oak Barrels
: 1/3 matured in French barrels oak during 6 months.

When Bottled: April 2007.

Maturation Potential: None.

Winemaker’s Comments: A wine of pleasure, perfect to drink with starters and some "charcuterie". The colour is pale pink. This fine and delicate wine leaves you fruity flavours as raspberry. The maturation brings a long after-taste.

Analyses:
Ph. - 3.38
T.A. - 3.30g/l
Alc. - 13%
R.S. - 3.8g/l

 
 
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