Rhonea - Nos Parcellaires- Les Encostes Rasteau, Rouge, 2020

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2020 is an early vintage with impressive ripeness and exceptionally healthy grapes. After the substantial fall rains, the soil's water reserves were fully recharged. The dry summer led to a great concentration in the berries, and the light early September showers secured a harvest at peak maturity.

Selected plots are located in the "Les Encostes area, on the Crapon terraces. This emblematic soil of the appellation is composed of blue marl from the Pliocene era on a fine sand bed covered with colluvium. Vines are north-oriented, which allows them to avoid any water stress.

Harvest started on the 2nd of october at optimal maturity. On arrival in the cellar, the harvest is completely destemmed. Long maceration with partial punching down. Fermentation at controlled temperatures. Ageing in concrete tanks for 12 months before bottling.