2024 La Borde Noire 'Arrosoir' Rosé Roussillon, France

$31.00

Region: Roussillon

Appellation: Vin de France

Grapes: 70% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah 10% Mourvèdre

Average Vine Age: Grenache Noir (20 years), Syrah (24 years, Mourvèdre (29 years)

Altitude: Grenache Noir & Syrah 920 feet (280m), Mourvèdre 625 feet (190m)

Soils/Terroir: The Grenache Noir and Syrah are located near Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet on soils of calcareous black shale. The Mourvèdre is located east of Maury on calcareous black shale mixed with Argilo-Calcaire (clay-limestone) and covered with pebbles.

Farming: Organic

Harvest: Hand harvested

Yield: 35 hl/ha

Vinification: The Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Mourvèdre were harvested separately and direct pressed upon arrival in the cellar. The components fermented separately in stainless steel tanks using only the naturally occurring indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation finished in early October, and the components were blended after racking and a light sulfur addition (2g/hl).

Maturation: Aged in large neutral vats for 8 months. A light clarifying filtration was done before bottling.

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