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Côtes du Rhône, rose wine Soil and Grape varieties Sandy soil in Bédarrides, rocky, clay and limestone in Courthézon : - Black Grenache (80 %). - Syrah (10%). - Cinsault (10%). Cultivation Method Vine age : between 20 and 60 years. Vine training techniques : gobelet and cordon training. Vineyards conditions of the contract : soil maintenance, no chemical fertilizer. Productivity : between 40 and 50 hectolitres/hectare. Elaboration - Red grapes are picked off and pressed, then put in tank. This maceration phase last 12 to 18 hours while the grape juice is colouring. - As the wished color granted, a part of the juice is taken to be decanted then fermented at low temperature (16°-18°C). Witch is called the “SAIGNEE”. - No malolactic fermentation. - Sterile filtration before bottling on next spring. Tasting Chosen every year in Hachette guide for 10 years.. Serve with : - Apéritifs. - Grillades, salades. - Charcuterie. Conservation : until 2 years. Back to reception See Côte du Rhône, red wine See Côte du Rhône, white wine

FONTAVIN ESTATE CHOUVET Hélène et Michel 1468 Route de la Plaine 84350 COURTHEZON Tel.: +(33)4.90.70.72.14 - Fax : +(33)4.90.70.79.39 Mail : helene-chouvet@fontavin.com

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