M. Chapoutier (France) Cote Luberon 2008 La Ciboise Red

 

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Winery/Brand: M. Chapoutier (France)

 

Colour: Intense, brilliant and limpid garnet red with purple tints.
Nose: Complex and delicate with spicy notes (nutmeg and peppered) and black fruit aromas.
Palate:The attack is frank with a tight tannic structure. The wine is well-balanced on the palate with black fruit aromas (blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant). This is an elegant and refined wine with a great persistency
Ageing:3+ years
Food: Charcuterie. Grilled meat.
Closure:Cork

 

 

The Story

Soil: Scree (talus) on clay based sand at the foot of the Luberon mountain range.
Harvesting: Grapes are harvested at phenolic ripeness.
Vinification: The wine is vinified in the traditional way from 15 to 21 days.
Maturing: The wine is aged on fine lees in vats from 9 to 12 months.

The Specs

GrapesGrenache
GrapesShiraz
Vintage2008
Volume750mL
PackagingGlass Bottle