GRAND CRU 2016
SYLVIE - Fanny Dulong & Juan Moretti Viticultores
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Overview
In conversion to organic and biodynamic viticulture.
Grape Variety
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2016
A vintage of exceptional quality.
Optimal weather conditions and successfully completed crucial stages marked this growing season. Flowering, fruit set, and ripening all occurred under ideal conditions, with sunny days and generally cool nights.
Following a relatively dry and mild winter, spring was cool and humid. July and August were hot and very dry, though the vines did not experience significant water stress. September’s climatic conditions allowed for the harvest of perfectly healthy and ripe grapes, with small berries full of excellent aromatic potential.
Vineyard
Terroir: Sandy-loam soil with the presence of “crasse de fer” (iron oxide) in the subsoil.
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers are used. Green cover crops (cereals and legumes) are sown between the vine rows in autumn. In addition, to promote biodiversity, melliferous plants attractive to bees are planted in spring. All canopy management work is carried out manually.
Yield: 50 hectoliters/hectare.
Average Vine Age: 35–40 years.
Harvest: Manual harvesting with hand selection before vatting.
Winemaking
The grapes are carefully hand-selected before being placed into vats in our fully renovated winery.
Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts (the natural yeasts present on the grapes), without excessive extraction and under controlled temperatures (25°–26°C).
The aromas develop progressively, while the structure evolves gently and is refined during the post-fermentation maceration period.
Malolactic fermentation follows naturally.
The aging process lasts 18 months, with 30% aged in new fine-grain oak barrels featuring medium or light toast.
Analysis
Alcohol: 14.5% vol
pH: 3.80
Total Acidity: 3.10 g/L H₂SO₄
Volatile Acidity: 0.34 g/L H₂SO₄
Residual Sugar: 0.1 g/L
Tasting
An intense ruby-red color. The nose reveals fruity notes combined with toasted aromas.
The attack is smooth and direct. Fine and dense tannins contribute to a beautiful volume on the palate. This is a balanced, elegant wine full of freshness and finesse.
Pairing Suggestions
Pairs beautifully with delicate dishes that are not overly spiced, from aperitifs to chocolate desserts, including cooked-curd cheeses.
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