L’Intrus

 

Appellation :   AOP Languedoc – Terroir La Clape

Terroir                         Argilo-calcareous and white marl

Vintage                        Little rainfall in winter, dry summer, though partly cool. In autumn warm and dry weather.

Grape varieties           Carignan, Syrah and Grenache Noir

Plantation Density     4’000 plants/ha

 Cultivation                  Organic farming

 Harvest                        By hand. Grapes sorted before and after de stemming.

 Yield                             25 hl/ha

 

Ageing                          Ageing for 12 months in Tanks and barrels. Than 12 months in bottle.

Character                    Dark and purple colour. Intense fruity and spicy nose, garrigue herbs, raspberries, cedar wood. Fine attack, powerful with smooth tannins. Rich body, a long soft, slim and aromatic finish. Excellent ageing potential.

Alcohol content          14.5 % vol

Ageing potential         10-15 years

Gastronomy                Goes well with grilled lamb, fresh vegetables and goat cheese.

Service                         18°C, in a large glass

Estate bottled