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Rivesaltes Grenat

Rivesaltes Grenat

Region

AOP Rivesaltes

Winemaker notes

The "Grenat" designation in the Rivesaltes AOP is the only single-variety expression of the style and must be made from 100% Grenache. By law, this style of vin doux naturel is made in a reductive manner allowing the wine retain a pure fruit expression of the Grenache grape. The finished wine has residual sweetness of 90g/L.

Viticultural Notes

Grapes are hand-harvested. The yield is 20hl/ha.

Vintage Notes

2014 Vintage: The winter was cool and the spring warmer than usual, which forced bud break ahead of schedule. Thankfully there were no major weather events that impacted the buds, flowering or fruit set. The summer was drier than average with 40% lower rainfall recorded in the region. Drought resistant varieties fared well. Periodic thunderstorms in August helped to replenish water tables and aid ripening. The harvest period was successful with no major issues, although ripening was more staggered than usual, likely due to the dry conditions early in the season. Over the vintage can be described as classic with very good balance of fruit, acidity and structure with good aging potential.

Wine

Rivesaltes Grenat

Estate

Domaine Cazes

Vintage

2014

Varietal

100% Grenache Noir

Region

AOP Rivesaltes

Vine Age

30 years.

Soil

Clay-limestone with schist and pebbles

Farming

Certified Organic and Biodynamic

Fermentation

Fruit is 100% destemmed. Fermentation begins at 28C prior to the addition of neutral grape spirit halfway through. Maceration on skins follows for two weeks.

Aging

Aging in stainless steel for approximately 12 months. Bottled aged for a minimum of 3 months prior to release.

Alcohol

16%



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