Côtes de Provence « Grande Réserve » Domaine Chateau Gasqui

15.0 % d'alcool

Provence

Farming type

Biodynamic certified

Terroir

South facing plot of land, situated at a height of 320 m on a clay-limestone soil.

Winemaking

Manual harvest 100% destemming. The grapes are transported to the winery in small 20 kg crates to ensure optimum quality. Gravity vatting without pump. Natural fermentation without yeasting, fining or sulphiting. Fermentation of the Grenache and Syrah blend in a single vat, no blending of the wines. Vatting time of 32 days in stainless steel tanks. A beautiful patina brought by the oak from the "Foudre" in which the wine "stayed" for 36 months.

Tasting

The Rock!
This Grande Réserve cuvée is the proof that it is possible to make a red wine that can be kept for a long time, while respecting the life of the vine and the cellar.
From the outset, its power on the palate is obvious with a concentrate of small black fruits and spicy and roasted notes. The tannins are vigorous but silky on a long finish enhanced by a nice acidity. A warm wine with multiple flavours.
Ready to drink today but your cellar will know how to keep it without any problems until 2030.This wine of character and beautiful structure does not yet reveal all its potential. It can be left to age for 10 to 15 years. It is important to decant it one to two hours before tasting.

Production

7 000 bottles.

Size

1,75 ha.

Age of vine

35 years on average

Aging capacity

10 to 15 years.

Grape variety

55% Grenache, 45% Syrah.

Service

16 to 18 °C.

Food pairing

It will go very well with a beef bourguignon, a shoulder of lamb marinated in honey and spices, pork ribs and its Espelette pepper sauce or with a cheese board.