St. Antonin
Côtes du Rhône AOC, No Added Sulfite, Red
"For many years, we have been committed to careful and reasoned vineyard work, respecting the terroir and the environment. It is in keeping with these values, on which we rely, that we have developed this Côtes du Rhône cuvée without added sulfur.
The vinification and aging of this wine without added sulfites results in a vibrant, authentic, natural wine.
through which is expressed all the richness of our terroir and our family know-how."
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Grenache
TERROIR
The grapes come from our plots located south of the Saint Antonin locality. These plots are characterized by clay and silt soils resting on marl.
The average age of the vines is 40 years.
WINEMAKING
Hand-harvested with sorting in the vineyard.
80% destemmed followed by 18-day maceration without the addition of sulfite.
The wines are aged in concrete vats and demi-muids for 6 months.
This wine was vinified, aged and bottled without the addition of sulfite.
TASTING NOTES
The Côte du Rhône No Added Sulfite offers notes of kirsch and blackberries, mingled with notes of pepper and bouquet garni.
It is round, well-textured and balanced, with a good finish.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
This vintage will perfectly complement grilled meat or vegetable tart.
Best enjoyed within 3 years of bottling.