Description

PRODUCER:
What a great concept – a Tour of the South of France – get out the vélo and let’s join the touriste-routiers! But why be part of the peloton when you can attack from the front, make wine that really matters, and offer wine lovers the liberté de choix? Hence, among the delights on offer here are a beautiful Picpoul de Pinet – the fish wine, a vivacious Sauvignon Blanc, an elegant and wonderfully balanced Viognier, a smooth and approachable Pinot Noir, and a deliciously juicy Merlot.

VINEYARD:
Although this is a Vin de France, most of the fruit is sourced from carefully selected vineyards in the Pays d’Oc. The Pays d’Oc area has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters, with the majority of rainfall occurring during the spring and autumn. Dry, continental winds from the north west bring cooling influences to the vineyards, which help to reduce disease pressure. This wind is interspersed with warm winds from the south, which bring moisture to the vines. Each vineyard site has its own terroir characteristics, which add subtle complexity to the resulting wine.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts to preserve the purity of the fruit.

TASTING NOTE:
At a fraction of the price of Burgundy, this is a stylish, youthful and becoming Pinot Noir, medium-bodied, full of red berry flavours, elegant, graceful and moreish.

GRAPES:
Pinot Noir 100%.