LA CLAPE

JEAN-PAUL FONTAINE

Personality with delicacy

Cépage : Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
Terroir : La Clape ; officially protected natural site by the sea where rocks, cliffs, scrubland and vineyards share the panorama under a warm and dry climate windblown almost 300 days a year with as many days of sunshine. The different types of soils include significant stoniness.
Vinification : Harvest at optimal maturity of selected, best located parcels and vines, light crushing and destemming, short maceration at cool temperature to pick up the fruit and fermentation led under controlled temperature, maintained below 30 ° with daily “remontages” in order to obtain silky tannins. Aged in tank for 12 month.
Tasting : Faithful to the terroir of La Clape, this characterful wine, full of fruits and spices, develops a natural elegance. Its lovely balanced concentration and finesse make the wine an ideal match for gourmet food.