Les Magnarelles
AOP Languedoc
Red
2019
We have named this cuvée ‘Les Magnarelles’, after the women who in former times were responsible for raising the silkworm, of vital importance to the success of the estate.
Technical Information
Appearance
Intensely ruby in colour
Grape Variety
Blend of a number of traditional Languedoc red varitals including Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre
Soil
Clay-limestone
Vinification
Traditional red vinification with soft pigeage and pump over to have a slow and smooth maceration over a 3 week period.
Ageing
9 months in tank
Harvest
Hand-harvested, parcel by parcel
Alcohol
13.5% abv
Production
4000 bottles
Ageing Potential
Best drunk within the next 3-5 years
Food Pairing
A great accompaniment to a navarin of lamb, a cheese topped filet of pork or roast chicken with rosemary
Nose
Aromatic with rich flavours of black fruits
On the Palate
Lively with lots of fruit and a delightful freshness
