Languedoc, Domaine Borie La Vitarèle, Les Schistes, AOC Saint-Chinian, Rouge
Languedoc, Domaine Borie La Vitarèle, Les Schistes, AOC Saint-Chinian, Rouge
Founded in 1990 by Jean-François and Cathy Izarn, Borie la Vitarèle, it is 18 hectares of vines in the AOC Saint-Chinian managed in organic and biodynamic since 1998. Day after day, they protect the biodiversity of the domain in an approach global life. The soils are alive there, the vines in harmony with the land, the wines nourished by these beautiful terroirs. Vines under influences which give unique wines, reflections of the multiple facets of nature.
The story
The Schists are old vines planted on very steep slopes at high altitudes for the region. Surrounded by cistus and arborescent heather, they produce a unique wine, reflecting a strong terroir which marks by the delicacy of its spicy aromas and the finesse of its tannins.
Vinification
Without added sulfites, fully destemmed and fermented (indigenous yeasts) in open vats fed by gravity. Soft extraction by punching-downs. Aged for 12 months in 3-6 year old demi-muids.
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