A characterful Vacqueyras.
Presentation
Presentation
A cuvée in honor of "Mamé Odette" Manganelli, 97 years old, a skilled cook, who, alongside her beloved Jean-Marie, acquired all the Vacqueyras parcels of the estate.
The vintage
After a dry winter and a rainy spring, late summer brought drought and high temperatures. However, the temperature variations, with cool nights, favored optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest was prolonged
Location
A plot on the Garrigues terrace, spanning 9 hectares in one piece, enjoying sunlight from morning to evening and highly exposed to the Mistral wind.
Terroir
The terroir of the locality "Les Garrigues de l'Etang" is characterized by typical soils composed of rounded pebbles and limestone gravel resting on brown clays.
In the vineyard
The estate is entirely managed under organic viticulture, certified by Ecocert. We practice hoeing to avoid competition from grass around the vines, as well as scratching the soil, applying organic fertilizer for maintenance, hilling up the vines in winter, and uncovering them in spring.
Harvest
September 25, 2023.
Ageing
Aging in tanks for 8 months.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Syrah : 30%
Syrah : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Production volume : 2300
Surface area of the vineyard : 9 ha
Yield : 25 hL/ha
Age of vines : 60 years old

Advice
Serving
Decant before serving at 18°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
Intense and structured with well-rounded tannins.
Visual appearance
Dark red with violet reflections.
At nose
Aromas of black fruits.
On the palate
This wine features aromas of sloe and stone fruits, finishing with notes of licorice and cocoa.
Food pairings
Aged beef ribeye, braised quails with porcini mushrooms, and farmstead Reblochon cheese.
Classic food and wine pairings
Cheese, Game, French cuisine, Red meat