Region: Northern Côtes du Rhône.
Appellation: AOP Côtes du Rhône.
Colour: Red.
Vintage: 2017.
Grape variety: 100% Syrah.
Alcohol: 13% Vol.
Geography: The vines are nestled on the hillsides of the left bank of the Rhône, above Livron-sur-Drôme. Once planted by the Romans, this South-West facing terroir is now the smallest vineyard on the left bank.
Only a dozen winemakers are lucky enough to own this exceptional land.
Soils: Clay and limestone.
Climate: Continental with hot dry summers.
Age of the vines: 20 to 30 years old.
Density: 5,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare.
Pruning: "Cordon de royat" on wires.
Vinification: Manual harvest, de-stemmed. Sent to a vibrating table then to the tanks on a conveyor belt. Maceration for 20 days with temperature control. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Ageing: 12 months in a truncated vat and barrels. Racking and blending 6 weeks before bottling.
Appearance: Beautifully intense ruby red colour.
Aroma: Intense and captivating, marked by notes of black fruit, with hints of smoked, cured meat.
Taste: Full bodied with silky tannins, aromas of red berries.
Elegant with long-lasting aromas and a strong and unique personality.
Temperature: To be served between 14-16°C.
Pairings: Our recommendation for Brézème is braised lamb, roasted vegetables (Peppers and Aubergines) or pork chops with a hint of chilli.
Date of consumption: To be consumed within the next 10 years.