Vintage 100 - The Arbousiers 2019

The history of this wine begins in the 20th century, in the legendary territory of Fontfroide. Located in the heart of the Corbières appellation, Cuvée 100 sublimates Carignan, the region's emblematic grape variety. Coming from a century-old plot cultivated for the first time in 1920 by Paule Bertrand, Cuvée 100 reveals the best potential of its terroir and the unique know-how of the Bertrand family.

Appellation : AOP Corbières
Millésime : 2019
Format : 750ml
Cépage(s) : Carignan, Grenache noir
Degré d'alcool : 15.0
Sku : 819748

After a manual harvest at optimum maturity of the vines plots, the Carignan grapes are harvested in whole bunches, then accompanying the destemmed grapes for Grenache. Following maceration in whole grapes for Carignan and in a traditional way for the Grenache, the juices will undergo controlled fermentation between 26-27°C, with 10 to 15 days of vatting. Finally, the breeding in French oak barrels will be carried out for a duration of 18 months.

Deep purple color. The nose is endowed of a beautiful aromatic complexity combining black fruits, dried flowers and spicy notes. On the palate, the aromas of black fruits and spices fully express our terroir. This wine has a beautiful, rich and dense but with infinite softness. Aging in barrels for 18 months accompanies the wine and brings it complexity and length.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

To be enjoyed at 16°C on a rack of lamb, grilled meat or dishes Mediterranean.