grape variety | 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Grenache |
Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
Oak Maturation | A small proportion, 10%, is matured in oak barrels |
Cellaring potential | 3 years |
Alcohol | 12.5% |
Acidity | 2.9 g/l |
PH | 3.68 |
Residual sugar | 3 g/l |
Climate | Mediterranean |
Altitude | A wide range of altitudes, from 200 - 400m |
Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone terraces |
Vine Age | 10 years |
density | 4 000 vines/ha |
yield | Low - 80hl/ha |
Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |