Le Maestro

Grape Composition

80% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Vinification

Concrete tanks

Destemmed or not

100% destemmed

Fermentation

20 days fermentation and maceration in concrete tank

Yeast

Natural

Aging

Concrete tanks

Soil Composition

South East facing vineyards, the soil is a mix of limestone, clay and sand

Exposition

North East and South East facing

Vine Age

45 years old

Density

3000 vines per HA

Harvest type

Hand Picked

Malolactic – yes/no

Yes

Residual sugar

Less than 2 grams per litre

Alcohol percentage

14%

Tasting notes

This wine is a gorgeous balance of power and elegance. Big, juicy fruit flavors dominate this wine; fig, blueberries, blackberries, flattered by delicious notes of dark chocolate. Slight hints of violet coming through from the Syrah and little spiciness on the finish

Food pairing

A wonderfully complex wine like this one deserves a slow cooked meal Something classic like a baked leg of lamb and root vegetables served with a red wine jus, or something a little more funky, like a North African inspired, lamb and apricot cous cous or a slow cooked Indian beef curry. The lovely spicy notes at the end of the palate make it a great wine to accompany these rich, fragrant dishes

Cellaring

5 to 8 years