Domaine Cavalier

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

Description

Plot selection

The grapes come from vineyards planted on limestone and sandy-loam soils, in the heart of garrigue and surrounded by Aleppo pines and green oak trees. At the limit of Brouzet and Corconne, the climate is cooler and gives to the grapes an optimal maturation.

Cultivation mode

The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon : 40% Syrah : 30% Mourvèdre : 15% Merlot : 15%

Winemaking and Aging

Harvest by machine. Grapes are destemmed. Traditional winemaking with short maceration of 3 to 4 days followed by alcoholic fermentation during 10 days. Temparature control during the winemaking process. Aging in concrete tanks.

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Colour : Bright and clear purple colour with dark purple highlights.

Nose : Greedy smell of cherry and blackcurrant. Then it develop with laurel and thyme aromas.

Mouth : A frank and drinkable wine. The taste is juicy, silky with salted caramel butter aromas. The tannins are creamy.

Aging potential : 3 to 5 years.

Serving temperature : 14-16°C.

Pairing : Aperitif, grilled meat, burgers, shakshouka, grilled peppers.

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Description

Plot selection

The grapes come from vineyards planted on limestone and sandy-loam soils, in the heart of garrigue and surrounded by Aleppo pines and green oak trees. At the limit of Brouzet and Corconne, the climate is cooler and gives to the grapes an optimal maturation.

Cultivation mode

The vineyard has been managed in organic farming since 2006 and biodynamic practices have been introduced for 5 years.

Grape varieties

Sauvignon : 40% Viognier : 40% Roussanne : 10% Marsanne : 5% Rolle : 5%

Winemaking and Aging

Harvest in the morning, Grapes are destemmed. Selection of free-run juice and pressed juice. Cold settling. Temperature control around 18°C during the winemaking process. Aging in stainless steel tanks with lees.

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Colour : Pale gold, with green reflets.

Nose : A first nose on exotic fruits, vine peach and apricot that then develops on citrus zest.

Mouth : A lively and greedy mouth. We find notes of citrus, exotic. Beautiful length. In the end, a slight saline touch.

Aging potential : 2 to 3 years.

Serving temperature : 10°C

Pairing : Salmon gravlax, guacamole, fajitas. Saffron sauce dish. Mango ceviche, passion cheesecake.

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