Southern Rhône, Domaine Grand Nicolet, Terre Des Bertrand, Aop Rasteau, Rouge
Southern Rhône, Domaine Grand Nicolet, Terre Des Bertrand, Aop Rasteau, Rouge
A family property, Domaine Grand Nicolet saw its first vines planted in 1875. Today, the property covers about 31 hectares of vines, including some old vines in Sablet (planted on sandy and limestone soils) and and Rasteau (with clay and blue marl soils) enabeling for more full-bodied and powerful wines. The average age of the vine is 45 years, with some Grenache of more than 90 years old.
Presentation
The vineyard covers 31 hectares: 3.5 hectares in Sablet and 27.5 hectares in Rasteau. The Sablet terroir is a sandy-limestone soil that produces fruity, full-bodied wines. The Rasteau terroir is a clay-limestone soil, composed of red and yellow clays with veins of blue marl, which produces complex, powerful wines that age well. All the grape varieties grown here are red: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. The vines grow on south-east-facing slopes. The average age of the vines is 45 years, with some Grenache over 80 years old.
Winemaking
Hand-picked, sorted by plot. 100% de-stemming. Vinification with previously blended grape varieties. Vatting time 25 days with delestage at around 25°.
Varietals
Grenache noir: 60
Carignan: 20
Syrah: 20
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
GM:
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
