Wine Note

La Reine de L'Arenite Fleurie La Madone

Goblet training of vines. High level of pruning. Minimum use of pesticides in vineyard. No systematic use of chemicals for rot treatment. Grapes are hand picked and whole-berry fermented for 8-10 days (traditional maceration carbonique) followed by a further 2 or 3 days on the skin to assist with aromas. No use of cultured yeasts. Pressed after 8-10 day cuvaison. First press wine returned to wine and left for 8 months before bottling. Lovely perfumed cherry and raspberry fruits. Bright and full of silky,ripe red fruits, soft tannins and a long attractive finish. Very easy drinking now, yet not lacking anything. Impressive and good value.