COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC RED

Grape varieties :	Syrah, Grenache, Carignan.
Yield :	40 hl/Ha.
Soil type :	Ancient high terraces in the Upper Taurou Valley
Crop system :	Ground tilled, compost added; planned disease and pest management. Harvested when fully ripe.
Vinification :	Vinification by grape variety and selected vineyard. Completely destemmed. Long, temperature-controlled maceration.
Cellar work :	In vats.
Wine-tasting vintages 2000 :	Color sinks; fruity nose, scrubland. Flexible and fruity of the palate with a good structure. Potential of guard: to drinking, 3 to 5 years. Delicious with grilled meats flavoured with wild herbs.
Wine-tasting vintages 2001 :	Beautiful intense, fruity and spiced color. Fruit and spices of the palate, tannins present but flexible. Potential of guard: to drinking, 3 to 5 years. Delicious with white and red meats.
Vintages available :	2000 2001