Terre de Schistes Rouge

Soil

The vineyards are planted on shale and stoney alluvium on the Roussillon plain and some of the surrounding foothills in the south of France.

Grape varieties

35% Carignan, 25% Grenache noir, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre

Production method

The Mourvèdre and part of the syrah and the grenache noir are destalked and crushed. Traditional maceration for part the of the syrah and grenache noir and Carbonic maceration for the Carignan.

Description

The colour is a deep garnet red with bright purple tints.The nose is intensely with black cherries, raspberries and liquorish.The balance is full with fruits, silky tanins and the fat increases the sensation of volume.The end is lasting and reminiscent of the fruits.

Serving suggestion

Served with barbecued meat, salads and matured cheese

Serving temperature

Serve between 16 and 18°C.