Les Nobles Pierres

Pic Saint-Loup

Description

Plot selection

The vines are planted on a soil resulting from the breakdown of calcareous rocks, made by water, frost and temperature change during one of the last cold stage of the Quaternary period.

Cultivation mode

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

Grape varieties

70% Syrah 30% Grenache

Winemaking and Aging

Harvest by hand. Entirely destemmed. Traditional winemaking with 3 to 4 weeks maceration process followed by alcoholic fermentation during 15 to 20 days in conical trunk tanks. Temperature control during the winemaking process. Aging in French oak tuns during 12 to 14 months, then 3 months aging in vats before bottling and minimum 1 year aging in bottle.

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Colour : Deep purple colour.

Nose : A deep and intense nose, greedy. Notes of ripe fruits, spices (cinnamon) and liquorice

Mouth : On the palate, a nice freshness, fine grain of tannins, notes of thyme, nice tension. A finish on notes of wild blackberries, great complexity.

Aging potential : 5 to 7 years.

Serving temperature : 16-18°C

Pairing : Duck breast, venison with cranberry sauce. Cheeses. Stuffed cabbage. Traditional French cuisine. Truffle pasta. BBC Korean. Dark chocolate ganache with olive oil and salt.

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