COMBEMALE ROUGE
This was Ricardelle’s very first wine in the Languedoc appellation, a classic that remains faithful to its original quality. Behind its deep colour with glints of red, it reveals a subtle and fruity nose, round and ample on the palate. There is an extraordinary suppleness in the tannins, which place it perfectly alongside a roast leg of lamb or a filet of beef. To drink young or after a short period of laying down.
COMBEMALE ROUGE
| Appellation: | AOP Languedoc 2015 |
| Grape varieties: | Carignan 36%, Syrah 29%, Grenache 22%, Mourvèdre 13% |
| Culture : | Sustainable agriculture since 2004 for the environment and complexity of wine. |
| Soil: | Clay, sand, gravel. |
| Exposure: | Coteaux Northeast of la Clape. |
| Area: | 10 ha. |
| Production: | Approximately 35,000 bottles. |
| Harvest: | Harvest plot spread over 2 months according to maturity of the grapes. |
| Winemaking: | Selective harvesting, separate vinification of grape varieties, 100% destemming, yeast-free fermentation with temperature control between 25° C and 30° C, vatting time 20 days. |
| Ageing: | In tank for 10 to 12 months. |
| Degree: | 14 % |
| Laying down: | 3 – 5 years. |
| Consumption at: | About 16 – 18° C |
| Tasting: | The dress is red with black highlights. Nose on ripe and grilled red fruits with a liquorice and spicy touch. Palate smoothly on silky tannins. To drink on the fruit. Easy pairing with grilled meats and cold meats. |
Château Ricardelle
Route de Gruissan
11 100 Narbonne, France
11 100 Narbonne, France
Tél. : (+33)4 68 65 21 00
ricardelle@orange.fr