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Les Deux Cols Côtes du Rhône Cuvée d’Alize 2020

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Country: France Region: Cotes Du Rhone Vintage: 2020  Blend: Grenache (90%) , Syrah & Cinsault (10%Vineyards: The Vacquière vineyard is situated above the village of St. Nazaire (Northern Gard) at 200 metres altitude on a soil of sand/loam and red clay over limestone. The vineyard of Le Mazet lies between St. Nazaire and Vénéjan, also on a sand/loam and red clay soil but of greater depth.Farming: Organic conversionAge of the vines: 30+ yearsVinification : The grapes were hand harvested before being de-stemmed and lightly crushed and then transferred into cement tanks for the alcoholic fermentation. 7.5% of the grapes were added whole cluster. Temperatures were kept low (25˚C) in order to retain fresh fruit aromas and extraction was achieved by daily, gentle pumpovers. 90% of the wine did its malolactic fermentation and further ageing on fine lees in tank over an eight month period whilst 10% was matured in older 228 litre barrels to bring extra complexity.Tasting note: A bright ruby colour. The nose is pure with floral and small red fruit aromas as well as a touch of liquorice. The palate is light with a silky texture, fine tannins and fresh acidity that help prolong the flavours.Ageing potential: 4-6 years.
  • 6 Btl. Case
    €120.00
  • 12 Btl. Case
    €120.00

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