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Chap. VII

Terrasses du Larzac

Unique artisan wines from outstanding vineyards, made in limited quantities

This cuvée reveals the full uniqueness of this appellation which is a true gem of the languedoc: complexity, elegance, and luxury, all complemented by an incredible freshness.

Chap.VII - BALANCING ACT

Blazing summers and chilly nights set the rhythm for the unique terroirs of Terrasses du Larzac. Deep in the heart of these infi nite horizons, our cuvée reveals a bouquet as complex as it is delicate, whose balance enthralls with its freshness.

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Grape varieties: 53% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 15% Carignan, 12% Mourvèdre. Harvest: By hand, from 23 September to 6 October 2021. Vinification : maceration and carbonic maceration (Carignan). Press juice in carbonic vinification to gain concentration. Traditional vinification for the Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre varieties. Macerated for approximately 3 weeks. Malolactic fermentation in tank, racking and barrelling down. A portion of the Syrah is whole-cluster fermented in Kvevri (traditional Georgian terra cotta pots). Malolactic fermentation on marc. Ageing: 12 months in 225-litre French oak barrels. 35% new oak, 54% second-use. 15 months - 11% aged in pots (Syrah fermented in Kvevri).

Dark garnet with flashes of deep black.

Frank and expressive, it offers a highly complex bouquet marrying freshness with floral (iris and violet) and spiced notes (pepper, thyme and cacao), as well as powerful black fruit aromas (blackcurrant coulis, wild bramble, stewed plum, and blueberry).

The onset is frank, rounded, and definitively elevated, with very fine, silky tannins. A full mid-palate opens onto an elegant, balanced finish with truly exquisite length.

Serve at 14 - 18°C

Can be aged for 3 to 12 years.

Piperade, pissaladière, beef stir fry with basil, rack of lamb with rosemary, seared tuna, blue cheese, or chocolate desserts.

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