OLD VINE SYRAH 2007 (Case of 6 bottles)

The Vintage
2007 was a hot vintage – average temperatures for the year where above the average in La Livinière. From spring, through to July and August the weather was dry and the summer heat intense with warm breezes that persisted until the harvest. The harvest lasted four weeks in ideal weather conditions.

The Soils
The grapes that make this wine come from a vineyard planted on sedimentary, carbon rocks from the Eocene period that have weathered over time and formed red, decalcified, clay soils. The soils are dark Brown and red in colour.

Geological Origin:
Alluvial river deposits.
2 important soil types:
- Marin de l’Heridien (Eocene, tertiary era)
- Continentaux lacustres (Middle Eocene)

Le Variety
100% syrah

The Wine
Vinification : The juice is vinified in oak tanks and during the four week-long maceration is gently pumped over with some punching of the cap.
Ageing : 100% in oak for 12 months.
Tasting Note : Appearance: Intense, deep red with purplish flecks.
Nose : The primary aromas are quite muted, tar-like, and smoky. The secondary notes are blackberry, prune and liquorice.
Palate : Powerful and complex, velvety smooth and balanced with a long finish and smoky, liquorice fruits.

 
AT : 3.23g/l
PH : 3.82
SR : 2.90g/l
% : 15%