Le Mentor
Gigondas
Grape Composition
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Vinification
Traditional, in concrete vat, stainless steel tank and wood vat
Destemmed or not
80% destemmed
Fermentation
30 days fermentation and maceration
Yeast
Natural
Aging
Concrete tanks and old foudre
Soil Composition
Limestone
Exposition
North facing
Vine Age
60 years old
Density
3000 vines per HA
Harvest type
Hand Picked
Method
Direct press
Malolactic – yes/no
yes
Residual sugar
Less than 2 grams per litre
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Tasting notes
Dark fruit, plum, blueberry, blackberries, licorice, raisin, slight earthy and herbal notes coming through with a hint of black pepper. Beautiful complexity
Food pairing
An intensely rich wine, perfect with any great meal of substance. This wine is bold and rich, whilst retaining a beautiful balance on the palate. Think baked lamb, duck confit or a coq au vin rouge. This is a fine wine that will open up beautifully if decanted at least one hour before service
Cellaring
10 to 15 years