Au dolmen 2020

"Beautiful bright garnet color. The nose is very expressive with aromas of cherry, leading to delicate notes of violet and spices. The peppery character on the palate is softened by a pleasant velvety texture. The tasting ends with a fresh and juicy finish.

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

GRAPE VARIETIES: Carignan (51%), Grenache (27%), and Syrah (22%). Vines aged from 25 to 75 years.
VINEYARD: 3rd year of conversion to organic and biodynamic farming. Terroir of granite arenas located in the communes of Tarerach and Arboussols. Altitude around 650 meters.
HARVEST: Exclusively manual, from September 20 to October 15, 2020.

VINIFICATION: After two to three days of cold maceration, a spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts lasts for 2 weeks. The extraction of color and tannins is managed with delicate pumpovers. The maceration lasts between 3 and 4 weeks. After racking, the wine from each batch and grape variety is aged separately in tank. Blending and bottling occur after 18 months of aging.

ALCOHOL: 14% ABV

PRODUCTION: 14,000 bottles, 200 magnums."**