Dark and brooding but still easy to drink, this this Beaumes de Venise Cru shows the potential of the region. Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre, 14.5% ABV
Production details: 100% destemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation in concrete tanks, daily pumpovers and punching down during maceration, 1-2 rack & returns during fermentation, no chaptalization. Maturation 18 months in concrete, no fining, pre-filtration at 5g, SO2 at harvest abd bottling 2g/hl. Total SO2 target 40-50mg/L.
Dark and brooding but still easy to drink, this this Beaumes de Venise Cru shows the potential of the region. Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre, 14.5% ABV
Production details: 100% destemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation in concrete tanks, daily pumpovers and punching down during maceration, 1-2 rack & returns during fermentation, no chaptalization. Maturation 18 months in concrete, no fining, pre-filtration at 5g, SO2 at harvest abd bottling 2g/hl. Total SO2 target 40-50mg/L.
Nov 12th, 2018