Zéfir Rosé 2020

Grapes

Syrah 60%/Grenache 40%

Appellation

AOP Languedoc

Viticulture / Harvest

In conversion to organic viticulture. Manual harvest using small crates; first quality control check at the vine and again when filling the press; harvest stored in a cold room. Whole bunch pressing.

Winemaking

Grape varieties vinified separately in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Cold stabilisation and settling. Alcoholic fermentation maintained between 16 and 18°C.

Ageing

In thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks for some of the Syrah; also three months in 500 litre oak barrels for the remaining Syrah and Grenache.

Alcohol

13% ABV

Tasting

Colour: pale salmon-pink. Nose: rose petal and white peach aromas. Palate: silky, textured, with peach and strawberry notes that gather towards a long finish with a hint of salinity.

Food matches

The balance between tension and roundness in this rosé means it can be served at 10°C as an accompaniment to tapenades, as an aperitif or with fish and chicken dishes. Alternatively, try with goats cheese and a sprinkling of redcurrants.