The vineyard, situated totally on the steep slopes of Mount Brouilly is at 1,312 feet and faces South-West. It is on granite and very hard schist, of blue colour referred to ask “diorites”. Mount Brouilly is a former volcano dating back to the Primary era. A characteristic mineral terroir, associated with a long maceration and oak ageing reveals a remarkable wine.
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Winemaking
The wine was then put in barrel by gravity. Malolactic fermentation then occurred in 6-year old barrels to conserve the mineral character of the appellation and soften the tannins. Oak Burgundy barrels of French origin, mainly from the Troncais forest undergo a medium “firing” so as not to “mark” the wine too much and give a light toasted style. The wine was then aged for 8 months in oak.
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Nose
Discreet aromas of violets and peonies.
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Palate
Lightly smoked, with a fine balance of silky tannins and red-berry fruits with an excellent long finish.