Xavier Cotes du Rhone
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85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre A Côtes du Rhône with a well-defined style, made from more than 250 parcels mainly located in the southern Rhône Valley on a variety of soils: clay, pebbles, limestone, sand.
Vinification
Manual harvesting. Fermentation at moderate temperature to favor the soft diffusion of aromatic compounds.
Ageing
Short aging in concrete tanks to favor the purity of the fruit and the expression of the grapes. Aged 80% in concrete vats and 20% in wooden truncated cone vats.
Food and wine pairing
Grilled beef - Subtly spiced pork ribs - Couscous with vegetables - Eggplant with lemon
Aging potential
Until 2027
More than 250 parcels mainly located in the
southern Rhône Valley on a variety of soils: clay,
pebbles, limestone, sand.
Winemaking
Harvest dates determined by daily berry tasting, manual harvest. Fermentation at moderate temperature to favor gentle diffusion of aromatic compounds.
Ageing
Short ageing in concrete vats for 80% of the blend to enhance the natural diffusion of the grape's aromatic compounds. Ageing in wooden truncated-cone vats for the remaining 20%.
Tasting notes
Garnet with purple highlights. Aromas of red fruits mixed with sweet spices
and liquorice. Ample and fresh with silky tannins, long and
Annabelle Red Blend
Vintage: 2021
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