LAVAU Côtes du Rhône Villages

LOCATION : This wine comes from parcels selected from the  nest terroirs of the southern Rhône Valley region, extending from Montélimar to Nîmes.
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR : The Grenache and Syrah vines are planted on clay-limestone plains which are particularly well exposed and are managed to obtain a yield of around 40 hl/ha
GRAPE VARIETIES : Grenache noir (50%) Syrah (50%)
PRODUCTION :
The grapes are entirely de-stemmed and placed in tem- perature-controlled vats to macerate for around 18 days during which time only pumping-over operations are carried out. 50% of the wine is aged in vat, and 50% in 450L barrels previously used for 1 or 2 vintages, for a period of 12 months, before being blended with the vat-aged wine.
TASTING NOTES :
The delicately oaky nose offers up aromas of sweet spices which subtly mingle with notes of blackberry and black- currant. On the palate, there is a concentration of aromas underpinned by pronounced, yet lovely smooth, tannins.
SERVING AND FOOD PAIRINGS :
17°C, intermediate temperature to channel the wine’s power while allowing it to open up. Ideal with grills, good charcuterie or Camembert.