2022 Domaine de Marrans Chiroubles “Aux Cotes”

Beautiful freshness on the palate, fruity. Melted tannins. Nice balance

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Viticulture

Grapes are grown in Aux Côtes, Chiroubles, from 50 year old vines with planting density of 10,000 plants/ha and a yield of 40 hl/ha. The 2.5ha vineyards are planted facing east and south-west at an altitude of 400m on coarse granite and very stony soils.

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Vinification

Hand picked grapes that are sorted in the vineyard and in the cellar on a vibrating table. Semi-carbonic maceration for about 15 days in whole clusters. Control of temperatures below 28°C, with one very light pump over per day. Softly pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in oak foudres for 12 months.

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Recommendation

Perfect with poultry and cheeses. To be enjoyed within 5/6 years.