Alpilles Rouge Les Antiques
Appellation
Alpilles
Farming
Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic
Varietals
Clay-loam with galets roulés
Vineyards & Viticulture
Selection massale only for replanting. Biodynamic practices in the vineyard, with emphasis on biodynamic preparations 500 and 501. Stopped cutting the apex growth in 2018.
Soils
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Merlot, Syrah
Harvest & Vinification
Manual harvest in 15 kg boxes. Destemming, vatting and crushing of the grapes. Delicate extraction by short daily pumping overs. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, grape variety by grape variety, at a controlled temperature of 25°C. Vatting for 3 weeks. Aging in stainless steel vats for 18 months.
