GSM 2020 Domaine Rouge-Bleu 'Mistral'
AOP Côtes du Rhône Village Sainte Cécile - 14%
Signature cuvée of the Domaine, Mistral is the e...
AOP Côtes du Rhône Village Sainte Cécile - 14%
Signature cuvée of the Domaine, Mistral is the emblematic souther Rhône blend of old vines Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre. It showcases the unique Garrigues terroir of the Sainte Cécile appelation.
Full-bodied with flavours of cherry and blackberry evolving towards roasted coffee notes. Well-structured tannins give an elegant finish.
Black fruits and warm spices
VINEYARD: Situated in Sainte-Cécile-Les-Vignes, Domaine Rouge-Bleu follows biodynamic principles on all of its 8.5ha, of which half rest in the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. Our low yields are the natural outcome of old, deep-rooted vines that sit on a stony soil of ancient riverbed and garrigue. Coupled with the Mediterranean climate of long, hot, dry summers and the rot-inhibiting Mistral wind, our vineyard is the perfect environment for berry maturation. Mistral is our signature cuvée, a classic Southern Rhône blend of GSM showcasing the complex expression of our old vines and terroir. VINIFICATION: The hand-harvested grapes are crushed but not destemmed before being put into traditional concrete tanks for wild yeast fermentation. The mature stems have been kept in order to aerate the must during fermentation, allowing us to naturally maintain a lower temperature of fermentation and bringing different nuances of tannin and acidity to the wine. Maceration of 17-21 days with gentle pump-overs. Matured for 24 months minimum, first in old French oak barrels then in uncoated concrete tank. Bottled at the Domaine with minimal sulphite addition. TASTING NOTES: Colour: Deep garnet. Nose: Black fruits and warm spices. Palate: Full-bodied with flavours of cherry and blackberry evolving towards roasted coffee notes. Well-structured tannins give an elegant finish
