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

    4000 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. Sulfites: 55mg/l.

  • Tasting

    Ruby color, the nose is fragrant with fine aromas of black pepper, smoke and garrigue. The palate is silky and balanced by a beautiful liveliness, aromas of cherry, black olive, cedar and black pepper supported by fine and structured tannins make its an outstanding southern wine with immense aging potential.

  • Food pairing

    Serve with shredded hare in sauce, matured rib of beef and rosemary butter, leg of lamb with olives, roasted woodcock with bacon.

  • Conservation

    Great wine to keep

  • Alcoholic degree

    14.5%

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