Southern Rhône, Domaine Beau Mistral, Florianaëlle, Aoc Rasteau, Rouge
Southern Rhône, Domaine Beau Mistral, Florianaëlle, Aoc Rasteau, Rouge
Located at the foot of the village of Rasteau, Domaine Beau Mistral comprised 28 hectares (about 70 acres), and with the experience of several generations of winemaking under his belt, Jean-Marc Brun took the leap and started making wine in 1999. Extending over most of the village’s land, the vineyard is largely composed of old-vine plots - some of which average 90 years old, and deeply rooted in sloping banks.
Presentation
Jean-Marc deliberately stresses his vines to force the vines’ root systems deep into the ground in order to extract the rich minerals found within, a technique which allows for greater terroir expression. In order to maximize quality, harvests are done manually and table sorting is performed. Jean-Marc, always eager to try new things, attempts to combine new techniques with his own savoir-faire, all the while trying to stay true to tradition.
Winemaking
After being de-stemmed, the harvest is placed in vats, where temperatures are carefully monitored during the several-week fermentation. This is followed by several manual punchings of the cap. After fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels, with some stirring of the lees to nourish it.
Varietals
Syrah: 80
Grenache noir: 10
Mourvèdre: 10
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.
