2017 Equinox
Description
A full-bodied wine, its nose reveals continually evolving and intense aromas structured around the dominant Cabernet Sauvignon, which then give way to the intense spice of Syrah and finished with a touch of Grenache to remind us that we are in Provence! Given time to breathe, Equinox reveals itself further. Supple tannins appear, bringing delicate dimensions of jammy red fruit to the palate, with hints of bing cherry, raspberry and blackberry. This interplay of aromas culminates on a smoky note of tobacco leaves, pot roast juice and grilled almonds. A wine to be kept as long as you can before drinking, it’s worth the wait!
| Composition | Cabernet Sauvignon 74% , Syrah 18% , Grenache 8% |
|---|---|
| Elevage | 12 months in French oak barrels, Temperature controlled stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Indigenous yeasts, Malolactic fermentation, Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and in 500L oak barrels |
| Harvest | Night harvest by hand in 12 kilo crates |
| Localisation | Plain of Ramatuelle |
| Parcel(s) | Fondugues I, Fondugues III, Fondugues V |
| Production | 3300 bouteilles 75cl |
| Soil | Alluvium fluvials (sand, silt, gravel, pebbles) |
| Vintage | |
| Winemakers | S. Roberts / C-H Sans |
| Yield | 53 hl/hectare |
| Color | Deep red |
| Nose | Cinnamon, Cloves, Dried figs (garrigue), Fresh red fruit (bing cherry, raspberry, blueberry), Red fruit compote, Tropical flowers, Warm leather |
| Mouth | Elegant, Roast juice, Soft tannins, Toasted bread (pain d’epices) |