La Tour Coste Grande Réserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape

«Grande réserve» , red

AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Varieties : 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Soil: The original soil type, large pebbles and sand soil that is the make up of the North Eastern facing terrace, enhances the Grenache’s fruit. This wine is natural and unfiltered which is why a depot may form; it is the guarantee of our craftsman and respectful work.

Vinification : Vinified at the estate, our wines come from grapes manually harvested, de-stemmed and put into tanks with light sulphur doses. Fermentations skin contact (3 to 5 weeks) at a temperature of 22 / 23°C with soft extractions and a regular work of the lees. After a pneumatic pressure, blending of free run wine and press wine. Maturing 18 months, for a small part in oak barrel (30%) and the other part is traditionally matured in a tank (70%).

Tasting notes : Nice red colour with red reflection. The soil’s power is expressed by brandy cherry, laurel leaves, paprika and nutmeg notes. Fine tannins in the mouth with notes of fresh red fruits. Black liquorice and cacao complete the aromas of raspberry and crystallized blackberry.

Serving suggestions: At 15°C . The aromatic complexity of this wine permits to associate it with red meat dishes, classic or modern prepared game.

Aging :  Can be kept for up to 25 years. Exceptional vintage : smoothness, maturity, volume on the palate, fluidity in a hyper-concentration. La Ferme du Mont have centred on the keeping of it burgundy spirit in the winemaking to restitute in the final the airy touch needed by this historic vintage to delight the connoisseurs.