Wine: Le Rosé de Terrassous

Label of Origin: Côtes du Roussillon

Year: 2009

Colour: Rosé

Alc % vol : 13%

Soil: Stony and schistose alluviums from the Quaternary

Grape variety: Syrah 70 % (originally from old vines)

Grenache Noir 20 %

Carignan 10 %.

Vinification:  Destemming during the grape harvest,

Pneumatic pressing and sieving 

Cold racking (12h) 

Vinifcation at a controlled temperature of 14°-18°

Wine maturation: Bottled in December 2009 then kept in air conditioned wine warehouses

The Wine Expert’s advice :

Temperature: Serve chilled between 11-12°

Decanting: Not necessary

Conservation: To be drunk within 2 years

Serving suggestion: Ideal with black cuttlefish salad, Paella, Pastis flambéed King Prawns, Tuna in a Catalan tomato sauce

Appearance & taste:Deep pink colour.

Intense and fruity on the nose with strong scents of black and red berries

On the palate, a balanced flavour combining the fruity scents with a slightly spicy finale. Balanced ,flavoured and well rounded wine.