 Pays d'Oc Wine
Cuvee de l'Ephebe
Technical characteristics :
Grape variety : 80% Merlot des coteaux, 20% Cabernet-Sauvignon.
 Amount Planted :
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Merlot de coteaux : 62 ha,
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Cabernet-Sauvignon : 45 ha.
Yield :
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Merlot de coteaux : 65 hl/ha,
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Cabernet-Sauvignon : 50 hl/ha
Vineyard : Plot selection
Monitoring of maturity and sensorial analysis of the berries
Harvested when ripe.
Vinification : Traditional vinification methods with close monitoring of fermentation temperatures
Long fermentation period (4 weeks).
Matures in vats.
Alcohol content : 13% Vol.
Organoleptic qualities :
Color : Deep garnet red.
Nose : Expressive. The initial bouquet gives off scents of ripe red fruit like cherries and blackberries
Then it develops hints of spices and green pepper.
Palate : Rich, developing tastes of cooked prunes.
The tannins are present but silky.
Serve between 16 -18°C.
Serving suggestions : All kinds of cooked red meat.
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