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| Author: | meljones [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Gérard Bertrand Syrah/Carignan 2009 Minervois 7.49 Waitrose |
60% Syrah and 40% Carignan, harvested September 2009 with a yield of 35hl/ha, grown on the garrigue hills of the Minervois appellation on mixed quaternary layers including sandstone, schist and marble. Each grape variety was vinified individually and traditionally in order to express its individual character. Whole bunch fermentation by carbonic maceration method, in epoxy-lined concrete vats. After a long maceration, the wine was aged in vat for 12 months on fine lees. Winemaker Gérard Bertrand. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Alc 14.0%, TA 3.25g/l, pH 3.79, RS <1.0g/l. Special Offer: Save 25%, £7.49 - £5.59 from 07/12/11 to 03/01/12. Waitrose Wine Direct and 237 branches. Very sweet, rich blackcurrant nose. Dark and quite warm flavour. Deep, dark and blackcurranty, with a plain chocolate finish. 06/10/11 |
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