Domaine La BastideCuvée "Douce Folie" Millésime 2003Vin de Pays d'Hauterive

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                  Soil

                  Pebbled sandstone terraces.

                  Exposition South , South -East

                 Grape variety

                 CARIGNAN :25 % ,  MERLOT : 25 % 
                 GRENACHE : 25 %  SYRAH : 25 %

                 Vineyards are in average 20 years old.

                 Yield                                50 Hl / Ha

                 Vinification

v     Grapes are harvested at full sugar/acid maturity.

v     After destemming of grapes they are chilled at 7°C.

v     Pre-fermentation maceration during 10 to 12 days. Fermentation begins at 13°C and ends at 27°-28° after 12 days.

Ø      Pressed wines are treated separately are then blended according to tastings.

                 Ageing

v     After 3 months of aging in oak barrels, wines are blended in vats and kept on fine lies during another 3 months.

v     Wines undergo a slight filtration then are bottled.

                 Characteristics

                  Deep garnet colour.

                  Aromas of red fruits and spices.

                  Fresh and round.

                  Blackberries and cherries on the mouth.

                 To accompany

           Will pair with white and red meats both roasted and  grilled and all                  sorts of cheese.