VINEYARD PROFILE Soil: clay-limestone on stony soils on the surface Age of the vineyard: 40 years on average Pruning: guyot double Planting density: 4000 vines/ha Harvest: mechanical Average yield: 60 hl/ha Climate: rather dry temperate oceanic climate WINE CHARACTERISTICS Alcohol: from 11% vol. to 12,5% vol. Residual sugar: < 3 g/l Acidity: 3 à 4,5 g/l WINE TASTING Colour: ruby Nose: red and black fruits (raspberry, blackcurrant…), flowers (violet, iris…) Palate: a fresh wine with fine and harmonious tanins Wine and food pairings: roasted meat, white meat, charcuterie, light cheeses Serving temperature: to be enjoyed fresh (12°C) or at room temperature (16°C) Ageing potential: 2-3 years