Domaine Barville Esprit Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2019

Enjoy this fruity, round Grenache-driven Côtes du Rhône Rouge with a wild mushroom omelette, beef filets, veal stew, or with a dessert of chocolate and cherry cake. Winemaker's notes: “Our ancestral winemaking know-how expresses itself in the production of this prestigious Côtes du Rhône. A great wine that shows character and elegance, and honors the historical grape varietal, king of the southern Rhône: Grenache. To get the best out of Grenache, sustainable viticulture is applied, with a strict winter pruning in order to limit the yield in favor of concentration. The Grenache is hand-picked at good maturity.” Vinification here is quite traditional. After light crushing, fermentation takes place over 15-20 days in closed concrete tanks at 28-30°C with 2 daily pump-overs and lee-stirring. After malo the wine is aged 8-12 months in a mix of centenary oak vats and concrete vats. Color: Dark ruby with light edges. Nose: Medium intensity with aromas of small stone fruits and delicately spicy hints of pepper, thyme and garrigue (bush land). Palate: Smooth, warming and elegant. Its aromas recall wild red fruits, dark cherries, forest floor and liquorice. The tannins are soft yet precise.