Côtes-du-Rhône Villages red
Les Charmes 2005
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| Grape Varieties : |
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Grenache 45%, Syrah 35%, Cinsault 10%
Vieux Carignan 10%
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| Age of the Vineyards : |
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From 30 to 50 years old
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| Geographic Situation : |
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The plots are facing the South and composed of stony soils.
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| Methods of Cultivation : |
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Principles of the “agriculture raisonnée”, a philosophy of production to guarantee :
- a first-quality product
- a completely safe product
- a better respect of our environment
The utilization of traditional techniques; ploughing, hand harvesting and sorting by each grape-picker.
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| Methods of Vinification : |
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Total de-stemming of the grapes, long maceration for a period of about 20 days. The wine is kept in French oak barriques for 12 months.
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| Wine & Food : |
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Serve at 16° to 18°
Appearance : deep and bright garnet-red colour
Nose : good concentration of ripe red fruits (cherries and strawberries) with a touch of vanilla
Palate : the tannins are in harmony with the aromas and display together strength and suppleness.
This is a typical Côtes du Rhône Villages with a good balance, perfect for all gastronomic meals and particularly for Mediterranean dishes.
This is our top quality wine for Côtes du Rhône Villages.
Peak : 5 years |
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