Casa Saint Pierre Grenache noir

Soil types:

Vines for this wine grow on pebble-strewn soils, schist and stony alluvium. The vineyards are located in the Languedoc-Roussillon plain and on hillsides inland from the coast.

Varietal range:

100% Grenache noir

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested at peak ripeness.
The Grenache noir undergoes pre-fermentation cold soaking for 48 hours to promote the development of fresh, fruity aromas. Fermentation at 25°C lasts for between 10 to 20 days.

Ageing:

In tanks with early bottling to fully preserve aromatic freshness.

Tasting notes

Beautiful garnet with bluish highlights.
The bouquet delivers an explosion of fruits scented with jammy red fruits, black pepper and garrigue herbs.
The palate is ample and expressive with closely-integrated tannins and reveals aromas of spice and bay. Substantial persistency on the finish.

Storage capacity:

This wine will cellar for four years.

Food pairings:

This Grenache noir offers the promise of flavoursome pairings with leg of lamb, venison stew, roast veal with cep mushrooms, cuts of grilled beef and medium-mature cheeses.

Serving temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C