RED WINE

Les Jumelles

One of France's ancient vineyards, Côte-Rôtie's Ampuis wines garnered acclaim during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, coveted by aristocratic tables. The designations Côte Blonde and Côte Brune allegedly stem from Lord Maugiron's division of his estate between his fair-haired and brunette daughters.

Appellation:

Côte-Rôtie

Grape varieties:

100% Syrah

Vines:

Planted between 1974 and 1992

Our cuvée, Les Jumelles, pays homage to these daughters.

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Elegance in every sip

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GEOLOGY

Vineyards of extremely steep, granite terraces, covered with layers of siliceous limestone in
the Côte Blonde and clay and iron oxide in the Côte Brune.

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VINIFICATION

Hand-picked at maturity, destemmed, crushed, controlled alcoholic fermentation and
temperatures; vating over 3 to 4 week

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AGEING

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrel (percentage of new wood varies with vintage)

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SERVING TEMPERATURE

Ideal serving temperature is around 16 to 18°C.

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FOOD PAIRING

Lentil and vegetables curry, Roast lamb, Duck confit, Ravioles de Romans and chanterelles

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TASTING

Enticing flavors of cassis and violet complement a remarkably silky and elegant palate.

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