Black fruit and finesse, that’s how you could sum up this 100% Grolleau Noir
100 % Grolleau Noir – 50hL/ha
Sand and loam over micaschist and schist
Shallow soil
20 years on average
Short pruning
Soil maintained by a hoeing and/or a shallow ploughing of the soil
Harvested entirely by hand with a sorting of the grapes.
Aged in old barrels for 18 months
Filtered, but not fined
Garnet red hue
Luscious aromas of black cherries and raspberries on the nose
The palate is supple and fine
2 000
Best served at a temperature of 13-14°C
The wine could benefit from decanting before the meal
OEnjoy within 5 years
Pork ribs with ratatouille,
Chicken with pasta stuffed with Ricotta cheese and spinach,
Ballotine of turkey stuffed with mushrooms
Dark chocolate mousse – Chocolate sponge cake with cherry coulis
Category:
Loire winesDate:
26 November 2020