CUVEE BICENTENAIRE
This wine was made to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Negrel Family in the Mas de Cadenet. Only 4500 bottles to celebrate the work of 6 generations of Negrel who built the reputation of the Estate.
GRAPE VARETIES & PLOTS
Plot Sélection :
70% Syrah, Fortunette plots.
30% Grenache, Figuièresplots.
VINIFICATION
Destemming of the grapes.
Alcoholic fermentation at 30°C with hand punch down.
Post-fermentation maceration for 10 days at 30°C, pumping over.
Malolactic fermentation.
Blending of the grape varieties.
No filtration, No barrel ageing.
VINTAGE 2010
wet spring but no disease. Two well-timed rainfalls during the summer. A rich and well balanced vintage.
TASTING NOTES
bright violet colour. The palate is broad and deep with intense aromas of black fruit, violet, chocolate and fresh spices. The finish is delicate with airy tannins. Serve at 18°C with gourmet food like quail or game birds.
BOTTLE SIZE
75cl