Domaine Julien Masquin, Humeur, AOP Côtes du Rhône, Red
Domaine Julien Masquin, Humeur, AOP Côtes du Rhône, Red
Paul Masquin, grandfather of current proprietor, bought a few vines in Courthézon in 1936. However, busy with the creation of a brush company, he entrusted them in sharecropping to neighboring winegrowers. Caressing the dream of making his own wines, his grandson Julien took over the estate in 1998. He devoted all his efforts to the return of sustainable farming methods and environmentally friendly practices. A decade later, the first vintage of Domaine Julien Masquin came to life.
Presentation
The Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes are planted in the Saint Georges / les Saintes Vierges area, a terroir of rolled pebbles and red clay. The Syrahs are planted on the sandy terroir of Les Cassanets, giving them a fine, well-balanced texture.
Winemaking
Hand-picked and sorted, fully destemmed. Both varieties are crushed together and sent to fermentation in temperature controlled concrete vats where they are regularly stirred and plunged/pumped over to foster smooth and velvety tannins.
Varietals
Syrah: 60
Grenache noir: 40
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.
GM:
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
