| Area of production | AOC Gaillac |
|---|---|
| Soil and climate | The vines are planted on a plateau corresponding to the 2nd terrace of the Tarn river. The Domaine Rotier terroir is composed of very nice gravelly soils. |
| Grape varieties | 80 % Duras, 20 % Braucol |
| Climate conditions | 2019 climate was very contrasted. January was wet, February and March dry. Spring was fresh and rainy and Summer began very hot. Some important storms in July limited drought. This Summer allowed a good grapes maturation and the harvest occured between September 17th and October 8th in excellent conditions. |
| Type of winemaking | The different grapes ferment separately at 26 - 28°C in new 400 l. oak barrels. Extraction of tannins is slow and gentle, by punching the cap regularly. Maceration lasts from 4 to 5 weeks. |
| Type of ageing | Aged for one year in 400 l. barrels (20 % news). Bottled on April 8th 2021. |
| Tasting notes | The colour is dark purple. In its youth, this wine presents red and black fruit aromas, mingling with pepper notes. On the palate, it is a fruity, fresh and silky wine, with a very long final. |
| Food recommandation | It should be served between 16 and 18°C and matches particularly well with tasty poultry, lamb or game (hare, venison, wild boar...) as well as marinated red meats. May be cellared for up to 15 years. |
L’Ame red 2019
27,80€
Exceptional cuvée, based on Duras, ancestral grape of Gaillac, marketed only the best years. Very elegant and long in the mouth.
L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé. À consommer avec modération.
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