High density of planting (8 500 feet/ha). The soils are plowed and the vines are nourished by the previous year's cuttings, by organic compost and by powdered limestone (to neutralize the soil's acidity).
Human intervention comes into play several times during each season for de-budding, trellising, leaf-thinning...

Vinification

We harvest all grapes by hand before carefully sorting them in the cellar.
Maceration in whole bunch in cement tanks with temperature control.
Partial destemming.
8 days of slow maceration with indigenous yeasts only.
Pneumatic pressing .
Ageing of 3 to 6 months in cement tanks.
After a light filtration, bottling by ourselves.

Tasting

Intense ruby colour with purple reflects.
Aromas of red fruits (raspberry), typical of young Gamay and floral notes.
Aromatic mouth steaded by supple and silky tannins.
Rounded and easy to-drink wine.

Service

Temperature : 12-15°C
Accompaniment : Delicatessen, White meat, Fish
Conservation : 2-3 years

Technical data for Les Originelles