Vineyard
The Frontonnais, a vineyard near Toulouse, stretches across the wide terraces between the Garonne and Tarn rivers as you leave Toulouse via the right bank.
Terroir
The presence of iron and quartz in this poor and gravelly soil allows the Négrette to express its very special character, with aromas of violet and black fruits (blackberry-cherry-blackcurrant). A sincere, inimitable wine that cannot deny its terroir of origin.
Grape varieties
100% Négrette. This grape variety, unique in the world, appeared in the 12th century under the name "MAVRO" (black in Greek), brought back from Cyprus by the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Demanding, it has adapted to this unique terroir of Fronton; the Négrette is one of the rare grape varieties that reveals in wine the same aromas found when biting into fresh grapes.
Vinification
Parcel selection according to terroirs: Gravelly lands: vinification at controlled temperatures of 26 to 28°C, with longer maceration times to promote better extraction of tannins and colorants. So-called "boulbène" terraces: vinification at 23 to 25°C, to favor fruitiness, finesse, and suppleness. Blended after malolactic fermentations and micro-oxygenation, "This Wine" is aged in tanks for 6 months.
Tasting
Dark and dense robe, with violet reflections. Complex and elegant nose, smoky-grilled, fresh grape and blackcurrant, garrigue and spices. Fine and harmonious mouth, very velvety tannins, blackcurrant is combined with a menthol note, and the finish is on green pepper. Storage of 5 to 6 years depending on storage conditions.
Pairings
Country ham, pork roast with prunes, rabbit with olives, Brie de Meaux.
Température idéale de service
16°C.
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