Plantabelle 2019 75cl red wine Cabrières

Located upstream of the Pitrous valley, at the foot of the famous Cabrières écailles, the plot known as Plantabelle enjoys an exceptional pedo-climatic situation. Positioned on the heights of the village at an altitude of 150 m, this plot benefits from optimal sunshine and constant natural ventilation. Set within a forest environment where holm oak grows alongside downy oak — a sign of a temperate Mediterranean climate — this plot is planted with old vines of Grenache noir (70%) and Syrah (30%).
The soils, made up of colluvial schist, are well-drained and allow deep rooting while moderating vine vigour.
Old vines, grape varieties adapted to the terroir, soils that regulate rainfall variations, low yields, biodynamic viticulture, perfect health condition and polyphenol ripeness as the trigger for manual harvesting are the essential elements that contribute to the typicity of this cuvée.

Harvested by hand and transferred to the winery in small crates, the grapes are vatted after destemming. Grapes of fine ripeness reveal their potential in colour, aromatic and phenolic components through maceration of variable duration depending on the vintage (7 to 10 days). At the end of winter, the wines are aged in barrels for 12 months. Release takes place after one year of bottle ageing.

• Grenache Noir
• Syrah