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Tautavel Signature Rouge
Tautavel Signature Rouge
AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages
The vineyards for this wine are located in the village of Tautavel, in theAgly Valley. The cradle of humanity, Tautavel is also one of the capitalsof prehistoric civilisation and home to its famous ancestor: TautavelMan.The Tautavel Valley is characterised by its limestone-dominant soilsand some areas of marly-schist.
Soil types:
The vineyards for this wine are located in the village of Tautavel, in the Agly Valley. The cradle of humanity, Tautavel is also one of the capitals of prehistoric civilisation and home to its famous ancestor: Tautavel Man.
The Tautavel Valley is characterised by its limestone-dominant soils and some areas of marly-schist.
Varietal range:
Syrah, Grenache noir, Carignan
Winemaking
The grapes are picked by hand at peak ripeness. Syrah and Grenache noir are fermented traditionally.Extraction occurs at low temperatures using gentle, regular pumping-over.
Ageing:
The wine is aged in tanks for a few months to balance out the palate beautifully.
Tasting notes
Beautiful deep garnet with bluish highlights.The powerful, complex nose reveals scents of cherry, pepper, olive paste and eucalyptus.The palate is rounded, velvety and imbued with wonderful freshness with a long, moreish finish.
Cellaring potential:
Ready to drink now but can be cellared for 4 to 5 years.
Food pairings:
Enjoy with sweetbreads and morel mushrooms, rack of lamb with porcini mushrooms, duck fillet with cherries, preserved pork cheeks or a platter of mild cheeses.
Serving temperature:
À servir entre 16 et 18°C.