Tasting note
Big, structure and flavour. Aniseed, inky deep fruit and menthol, gunflint. Fragrant lavender and high notes of spice and florals soar above the savoury density. Very much Minervois
Rated 90/100 decanter & 16,5/20 by Jancis Robinson
Viticulture
Altitude’s vineyard of clay and limestone is used to produce grapes for this characterful wine. The vineyard is currently converting to Organic cerification.
Vinification
After the grapes are received at the winery total de-stemming takes place followed by a maceration of 18 days. Slow vinification of 4 weeks.After this 50% of wine is aged for 12 months in 3rd and 4th use barrels.
Food Match
Pair with a Juicy Burger or Truffled Gorgonzola