Cuvée Instinct Parcellaire
« le Rif » 2017
Protected Côtes de Provence Appellation
Some parcels express more than others the personality of the vintage and the character of our schist terroir. We followed our instincts in 2017 to harvest and vinify except Le Rif, an area where 19th century archaeological excavations revealed the presence of a Gallo-Roman winegrowing estate. Mostly planted with Syrah, with an average age of 20 years, this hillside is among the most influenced by the Mediterranean, located less than 900 meters away. Although heterogeneous, its soil is characterized by a more marked presence of grey shales, particularly poor, allowing a naturally high concentration.
Vinification
The harvest took place at the beginning of September 2017, and was entirely manual, allowing sorting by plot. Destemmed and partially crushed, the harvest was cooled and macerated 5 days before a start of fermentation on indigenous yeasts. It has been vinified in a so-called infusion tank, made of stainless steel, allowing a very gentle extraction, a system of grids to keep the marc cap submerged. Then the quintessence of the juice obtained – only the drops – was raised in stainless steel for nearly a year before bottling.
Tasting session
Under its dark color, this wine reveals subtle aromas of garrigue, black fruit and pepper, revealing enchanting notes of violet with aeration. Sweet and fresh at the same time, it covers the palate with silky tannins, with flavors of intense character, on notes of cherry, liquorice and pebbles. Very fine tannin, supple and mineral, it is a pure Provençal juice, with a fresh and salty finish.
Harmony
This wine with medium ageing potential can also be enjoyed young, decanted between 16 and 18°C, with meat or grilled fish with character, in particular tuna steak, duck with olives, Tartar in the great tradition, or pressed cheeses.
Professional price on request : commercial@chateaudesbormettes.com
