Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Grillou
Designation: CABERNET SAUVIGNON - VIN DE PAYS D'OC RED
Vintage: 2007
Grape variety(ies): Cabernet Sauvignon originally comes from Bordeaux. For 20 years now, this variety has made itself another home in Languedoc, where it is cultivated with a limited yield.
Origin: The vineyards of Von de Pays d'Oc are located in southern France, mainly in Languedoc. They extend from the south of Côtes du Rhône to Carcassonne.
Soil: Varied over the whole producing area : this vatful has been especially selected on clay-chalky soils.
Vinification:
The grapes are harvested when just ripe, destemmed, crushed and fermented for 6 to 12 days. The fermentation temperature is kept within 32° C. The grapes are gently pressed. The best vintages are selected here to preserve the aromas specific from the variety. Maturing in tanks. Lastly, it is racked, filtered and bottled.
Characteristics:
- Colour: Clear, very intense, almost black, garnet red to purple.
- Nose: Red fruit, blackcurants, green peppers, with notes of spices and hay,typical from this variety.
- Palate: Fine tannic body, notes of liquorice, fine persistence and long taste.
Recommendations: This red wine may be served with red meat such as beef, game, cold meats, salad and a many types of cheese.
Serving condition in C°: 16 - 18
Presentation:
Cellar potential: 2 - 4 years
Acidity G/L: 5,5
Residual sugar G/L: 3GR