Kaalys

Soil

80% Grenache blanc, 20% Macabeu.

Grape varieties

70% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir.

Production method

The grapes are harvested when fully ripe very early in the morning in cool temperatures to preserve aroma. After being destemmed and crushed, the grapes undergo on-skin maceration. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures to maximise varietal aromatic expression. In the middle of alcoholic fermentation, the wines are transferred to casks and stirred daily.

Ageing

On fine lees for 4 months before bottling.

Description

The beautiful golden hue is enhanced by faint silvery highlights. The nose reveals white and yellow-fleshed fruits such as peach and apricot. The palate is full and fresh and offers up beautiful, fat-driven balance where lushness and mineral exuberance are entwined. This aromatic fusion of candied and grilled dried fruits shows real elegance. The finish is subtly oaked and suffused with hazelnut and vanilla.

Storing

Has an ageing potential of 5 years

Serving suggestion

Savour with seafood cassolette, scallops, grilled rock lobster, trout with almonds, fillet of sea bass, round fillet of veal with morel mushrooms, fatted chicken in a cream sauce or mature Comté cheese.

Serving temperature

Serve at between 10 and 12°C.