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Canigou Les Cortalets
Canigou Les Cortalets
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Soil
Grapes for this wine come from a selection of the finest Roussillon vineyards grown on clay-limestone, claygravel and granite sand soils.
Grape varieties
Syrah, Grenache.
Production method
Selected grapes are harvested in the morning to retain freshness. They are drained and delicately pressed in an oxygen-free environment. The must then undergoes cold static settling followed by alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures.
Ageing
In tanks. Bottling takes place the year after the harvest to preserve bouquet.
Description
Deeply-coloured with a garnet tinge and dark purple highlights. The nose is refined and honest with notes of strawberry and white pepper. The attack is supple and fat followed by soft tannins and smoothness
Storing
This wine should be drunk young for full aromatic enjoyment
Serving suggestion
This light red wine makes the perfect partner for everyday meals, cold meats, pizzas, pasta Bolognese and red meats
Serving temperature
Serve at between 14 and 16°C.
Ultimate pairing choice: Grilled rib steak in a pepper sauce