60% Carignan, 30% Grenache and 10 % Merlot. Vineyards are located near the villages of Cruzy and Argeliers on south-facing terraced slopes between Carcassonne and Béziers. 2005 was an exceptional vintage in the Languedoc with very low yields. 50% of the grapes underwent a thermo-vinification, the other 50% a traditional fermentation in tank. 2 week maceration. Unoaked and bottled Feb 2008. Winemaker Xavier Roger. Very light bottle. Light and fruity wine. No more. Alc 12%, TA 3.4g/l, pH 3.50, RS 4.0g/l. Available from Wine Direct and 192 branches.
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