Noces de Feu red 2010

Area of production	Fortified red wine
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	100% Duras
Climate conditions	2010 was one of the dryer and the coolest year (in average temperatures) of the last twelve years. After a cold Winter and beautiful month of April, a cool Spring, Summer was very dry, with some hot days at the end of August which rapidly dried some Duras grapes. These grapes were harvested on August 30th and September 13th.
Type of winemaking	Fermentation in tank at 25°C to preserve fruity notes. Addition of alcohol to stop yeasts activity and fifteen days maceration.
Type of ageing	Twenty one mounths in old barrels. No sulfites added. Bottled on July 13th 2012.
Tasting notes	Beautiful dark purple wine with cherrys and black fruits aromas. On the palate, it's a subtle balance between tanins strength and sweetness (135 g/l suggar), alcohol strength and fruit freshness.
Food recommandation	Excellent as aperitif, it will match with a lot of cheeses and desserts (red or black fruits, chocolate).
Medals & prices	Guide Bettane :15/20 and coup de coeur

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