Xarel.lo Ecologic sur lie 2011 Rhône free conduct of alcoholic fermentation

free conduct of alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts (dry or sweet finish depending on the grapes) and malolactic fermentation

with an ample texture held together by its tannic structure and saline minerality: an out-of-the-ordinary Rhône white

Vieilles vignes de fer servadou du terroir argilo-calcaire de Marcillac – vignoble voisin de celui d'Entraygues-et-Le Fel –

77 hectares) planted in the mid-19th century with a mix of classic red grape varieties from the Languedoc and some rarer varieties: Carignan

Xarel.lo Ecologic sur lie 2011 Rhône free conduct of alcoholic fermentationProduced from a majority of old vines, this Xarel. lo is matured for 9 month on fine lees in new oak barrels kept at a low temperature. Intense notes of ripe fruits (apple, exotic fruits), spicy touches, great intensity on the palate, at once fresh and powerful. Serve at around 16.