PIC-SAINT-LOUP

JEAN-PAUL FONTAINE

Character and finesse

Cépage : Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache
Terroir : Several types of soils coexist on the Pic St-Loup appellation. Clay, limestone screes, marl, compose this diversity. Rainfall is distributed harmoniously between adequate winter rainfall and a moderate summer drought. During the grape maturation cycle, thermal amplitudes marked by warm days and cool nights encourage the aromatic development and the final maturity of the tannins.
Vinification : Harvest at optimal phenolic maturity, 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 a silky texture. The blend is then aged for 15 month in vats allowing the tannins to soften.
Tasting : This seductive blend has a good concentration of mature fruits and spices and a refined structure with polished tannins. A perfect wine for fine dining.