100% Pinot Noir.
Colour: garnet-red.
Nose: fine, fresh, delicate bouquet with notes of cherry, Morello cherry and sweet spices.
Palate: full-bodied and robust, with fine flavours of red fruit and sweet spices, complemented by a long, fresh finish.
Ideal with lamb or veal, and even tofu. This wine also goes very well with cold meats, barbecues, mechoui and cheeses.
Enjoy when young to fully appreciate its aromatic intensity.
This wine, with its perfect balance of aromatic power and minerality, has a true southern identity. It has also inherited the style and character of the great Pinot Noir wines produced for decades by Labouré-Roi.
The mainly south-facing vines benefit from maximum sunshine and are planted on clay-limestone soils in 3 different areas: the foothills of the Montagne Noire (Minervois), at the foot of the Cévennes (in the north of the Gard département) and in the upper Aude valley.
The 20-year-old vines grow at altitudes of between 250 and 400 metres, guaranteeing freshness, liveliness and structure.
Sourcing and selection of grapes, musts and juices. Separate vinification of each selected batch. After a pre-fermentation cold maceration to enhance colour intensity and fresh fruit, the individual plots are then vinified separately at a moderate temperature to preserve their character and aromatic freshness. Vatting ends with a post-fermentation hot maceration to refine the tannins and develop the texture. The wines are then aged for 4 months on fine lees before being tasted and blended.
The 2023 harvest in the south of France was marked by particularly favourable weather conditions. The mild, rainy spring allowed the vines to flower well and develop optimally. The summer was characterised by moderate temperatures and regular rainfall, avoiding any water stress for the plants. As a result, production of Pinot Noir increased significantly compared with previous years, achieving an exceptional yield while preserving the remarkable quality of the grapes harvested.
Harvesting began in the first half of September, in glorious sunshine and pleasant temperatures. The perfectly ripe grapes were harvested in excellent conditions, preserving their freshness and aromas.
The wines from this harvest reveal aromas of ripe red and black fruit, with hints of liquorice and undergrowth. On the palate, the wines are full-bodied and generous, with well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and persistent, suggesting good ageing potential.
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