Fruit
Earth
Acid
Body
Tannins
Notes from the producer:
"This cuvée takes its name from a tiny plot (0.39 ha) "Les Grandes Places" which is planted on one of the best terroirs in the appellation.
This cuvée from the brown soils expresses itself admirably by its depth, its velvety texture and its aromatic power."
Country
France
Sub-Region
Cote Rotie
Region
Northern Rhône
Varieties
Syrah
Farming
Organic
Soil
Schist
Winemaking
Total destemming and pumping over of the juices for 4 to 5 weeks. Long and progressive fermentation. Pressing at low pressure so as not to burst the seeds. Spends 30 months in 6 new French oak barrels.