Presentation
Presentation
Plunging their roots in the pebble hills of the Rasteau appellation, the robust vines of Domaine de Pisan, swept by the mistral, with grapes ripened in the gentle heat of the pebbles, produce wines that are both powerful and elegant.
The vintage
This year’s climatic events have upset the work of our winegrowers. Frost, hail & rains did not spare the region. This vintage will be remembered for being atypical, but also for resulting in qualitative, fresh, lush and tasty wines with limited volumes.
Terroir
15ha on clay and limestone soils at 310m. high
Winemaking
Harvest at optimum maturity. Classic vinification with 100% de-stemming. Long macerations with punching down to extract the best of the aromas.
Ageing
50% of the blend is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
Varietals
Grenache : 50%
Syrah : 40%
Carignan : 10%
Syrah : 40%
Carignan : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
16-18°C
Tasting
Intense and bright garnet color, nose of forest fruits, spices and roasting, mouth with silky tannins, fresh on the fruit, good balance, empyreumatic and spicy notes with a liquorice finish.
Food pairings
Beef ribs, duck, roast pheasant and soft cheeses.
