Abbaye Sainte-Marie de Pierredon

Initium

Atypical
Initium

Freshness and minerality. 2014 is the second vintage for this "cuvée" 100% merlot, surprising by its freshness and its delicacy. A wine with a great evolution and complexity.

  • Appellation

    Wine from regions of Alpilles produced with grape of organic agriculture

  • Grape varieties

    100 % Merlot.

  • Terroir

    Clay-Limestone

  • Yield

    35 hl/ha

  • Quantity

    6000 bottles

  • Collecting

    In cases of 20 kg- Selected at the vineyard

  • Winemaking

    Premature harvest, by night to respect the typicity of the grape. Soft pressing, natural yeast fermentation during 10 days with daily remontage. Ageing during 12 month, 2/3 in barrique and 1/3 in stainless steel.

  • Tasting

    The color is ruby, the nose black fruits, "garrigue" (Thyme, Rosemary). The mouth is fresh and round with a silky structure. Persistant aromas of cocoa, a nice long lasting roundness and a promising reserve wine.

  • Food pairing

    To combine with game, farmhouse pâté, delicatessen.

  • Conservation

    From current date to the 10 years to come.

  • Alcoholic degree

    14.5%

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