Florence
"Lace, elegance, and freshness"
Technical description
Appellation
IGP Coteaux de l’Ardèche
Terroir
Plot name: Serre de Berty I and V and Serre de Brujas
Berty Greenhouse I and V: hillside plot in the heart of the garrigue, altitude 117m to 135m, soil >60% decomposed limestone + Montmorillonite clay
Serre de Brujas: hillside plot in the heart of the garrigue, altitude 121m to 131m, soil >40% limestone + kaolinite clay
Climate: Mediterranean climate characterized by a large daily temperature range
Vine age: 45 years
Density: 4,000 plants/ha
Grape varieties
Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault et un soupçon de Viognier
Culture
Organic and Biodynamic (Biodyvin certified)
Yield
30 hl/ha
Maceration
Extremely long: 6 to 8 weeks
Yeast
Levures indigènes (naturellement présente sur la peau du raisin)
Elevation
18 months, 100% aged in barrels that have held 1 to 5 wines
Annual production
2,800 bottles
Tasting
Appearance: dark, nose expressive, complex and subtle of black fruits, licorice and humus
On the palate: power and elegance, extremely fine tannins, freshness, a long and rich finish echoing the aromas of the nose. A truly exquisite wine!
Recommended dishes: delicate dishes (ostrich, lamb), game (woodcock, venison, hare)
Serving temperature: between 12 and 17 °C
Shelf life: 15 to 20 years
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