Description
Chateau L’Ermite D’Auzan Sainte Cecile Costières Des Nimes 2019
Grape variety : 45% Syrah, 45% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache Noir.
Appellation : AOP Costières de Nîmes
Colour : Red
Terroir : Rolled pebbles from the Durance river (which flowed through the valley well before the Rhône).
Vine age : Plot selection of the oldest vines.
Yield : 40 hl/ha
Winemaking process : Cooling of the must. 3-day pre-fermentation period. Delestages (rack and return) and thermo-regulated fermentation. 1 year 400 liter oak barrel ageing.
Tasting : Perfect balance between the fruit and a controlled maturing in the barrel giving spicy notes. Beautiful maturity, even when drunk very young.
Serving temperature : 16° – 18°C.
Food pairing : Red meat, game, strong cheese, pepper steak.
Ageing potential : 4 – 6 years.
