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La Cave de l'Abbé Rous 2018 Cornet & Cie. Banyuls Rimage [12/500]
Going back to 1998, this delicious dessert wine has established itself as a brighter, less alcoholic alternative to Port. It is also an especially pretty expression of the Grenache grape. Its affinity with bitter chocolate is by now a received truth.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FLR-BAR18 |
Country | France |
Region | Languedoc |
Color/Style | Dessert |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | Black Grenache 100% |
ABV | 16.09 |
Residual Sugar | 112.8 |
Acidity | 2.9 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x500 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | 20 days |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Pumpover |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 4 days |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | Gelatine |
Yeast | Cultured |
Lees Contact/Stirring | No |
Malolactic | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, <120 mg/L |
Soil Type | Schiste |
Elevation (meters) | 400 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northeast |
Vine Age | old vines |
Yields (hl/ha) | 22 |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 4896 |
Notes from the Producer: Full-bodied and fruity. Pairs well with sweet & sour foods. It also goes well with bleu cheese, chocolate and red fruit desserts. Best served 14-16 degrees C.
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