| Les Belles Bastilles Red 2009 |
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Coteaux Varois en Provence |
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Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Deep red with a purple hue and intense aromas on the nose. With a round, supple palate, this wine is considered one of the jewels of the Chateau. It is meant to be consumed at room temperature and to last 7 to 10 years. |
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Pairs well with terrines, game birds, and strong cheeses. |
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Grapes are harvested at night to take advantage of cool temperatures and prevent oxidation. |
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Traditional methods. Careful attention is paid to each parcel, with organic fertilizer used throughout the estate. Process includes total destemming to preserve the integrity of the fruit, a long maceration period (3 to 5 weeks) for optimal extraction of tannins and aromas, and aging in oak barrels for several months. |
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The estate features old vines planted in calcareous rock soil. The low-yield parcels lie at the foot of the Loube Mountain in the higher-altitude portion of the property, which receives abundant sunshine in a quasi-continental mesoclimate. |
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35 hectoliters per hectare |
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25,000 bottles |
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Prix d’Excellence: Concours des Vinalies
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