The Cellar
Built at the beginning of the last century, the cellar building is typical of what could be seen during the "grand era" of vineyards in the Carmague.
The grapes varieties, The grape , Carignan, Merlot, Caladoc, Marselan and Cabernet are all vinified separately, in order to respect their typicity. The fermentation process is done in the traditional manner with careful controlling of the temperatures. The rosé wines are made by "bleeding" the grapes. The free run wine and the press wine are separate, a light pressing is done. Then some of the grape varieties are blended for the cuvees "Tradition" or "Vincent". The production is approximately 2000 hectolitres at the moment, with 15% in Rose wine and 85% in red wine.
The wines
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CUVÉE the Carmague
Grape varieties : 80 % Caladoc - 20 % Marselan
Tasting : Dark colour, nice brilliance, ruby and red cherry reflections. |
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CALADOC ROSÉ 2007
Grape varieties : 100 % Caladoc
Tasting : Very pale colour with delicate pink reflections. |
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RED TRADITION 2005
Grape varieties : Merlot and Vieux Carignan franc.
Tasting : Frank and intense colour, black cherry with a few garnet reflections. |
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ROSÉ TRADITION 2006
Grape varieties : Merlot and Vieux Carignan franc.
Pale colour, frank with pink reflections. |
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RED CUVEE VINCENT 2004
Grape varieties : Marselan, selection of old Carignan and Caladoc. Aged 6 months in casks.
Tasting : Dark colour with intense ruby reflections. |
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RED CUVEE VINCENT 2005
Grape varieties : Marselan, selection of old Carignan and Caladoc. Aged 6 months in casks.
Tasting : Dark colour of ripe cherries, with purple reflections. |
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MERLOT de JULIEN 2005
Grape varieties : 100 % Merlot
Tasting : Dark colour of ripe cherries, with garnet reflections. |
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WHITE 2007
Grape varieties : Marsanne and Chardonnay
Tasting : Bouquet of white flowers (may blossom, acacia), elegant finish.
Pale yellow colour with green reflections. |
© Photos A. and JP. Fizet
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