Producer

Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin

Type

Red

Vintage

2016

Appellation

AOC Cairanne

Alcohol level

14,5%

Soils

Yellow clay on the surface and blue clay in depth with a high percentage of active limestone

Vineyard

55 years old vines

Grape Varieties

60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah

Vinification

Hand-harvested, grapes sorted twice at the vineyards and at the cellar. Entirely destemmed and vatted by gravity. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts take place in concrete tanks for 14 days with daily cap-punching.

Ageing

10 months in concrete tanks

Viticulture

Organic and Biodynamic certified

Tastings Notes

Nice and pleasant expression on the nose, it shows black and red fruits aromas and some spicy notes. The mouth is round and precise, with cherry, red currant, cinnamon, leather and tobacco aromas. The finish displays a great freshness.