The wine :

Name of the wine : L’Epicurienne: Hand harvested

Appellation : AOC Côtes du Rhône

Area of production :Vallée du Rhône - southern Ardèche, France

Colour : Red

Varietals : 100% Syrah

Vineyards :

Provenance :Communes of Saint Martin d’Ardèche and Aiguèze

Surface area : 3 Ha

Yields : 35 Hl/Ha

Sols :Clayey limestone with sandstone grit

Plenting density : 4500/Ha

Average age of vines: 30 years

Fermentations :

Length of fermentation : On average 30 days - total de-stemming and punching of the cap

Ttemperature control : around 28°C

Malo-lactic fermentation : 100%

Bacteria : Natural

Maturation :

Vessel : Oak barrels

Lees contact : No

Maturation period : 18 months

Fining/Filtration :

Finning : No

Filtration : K5

Cold Stabilisation : No

Description :

Syrah at its fruitiest, with its black fruit and spicy aromas on the nose which follow through on to the palate. Overall this wine is silky smooth, rich and well rounded with a hint of oakiness adding complexity.

Serving temperature : 19°C

Ageing potential :best drunk within 4 to 7 years

Technical details :

Percentage alcohol : 13.5 %vol.

Total acidity : 3.7g/l H2SO4

Residual sugar : < 2gr/l

Bottle :

Format available : 75 cl

Size 75 cl (mm) : 75x300

Weight Brutto 75 cl (kg) : 1,3

Cork : Natural cork

Back Label : yes

Bar code : no/yes (upon request)