L'Esprit Couvent 100 PUR CENT
Grapes : 100% Merlot
Soil : clay-loam
Significance of the soil :
The control of the vineyard through the soil which guarantees a good water supply. Therefore hydrical stress is being avoid during hot summers. “The terroir” of the future.
Vinification :
Manual vintage in small baskets. The racemes are manually separated from its wooden part and the grapes are fermented in barrels with controlled low temperature.
Average effectivity : <30 hl/ha
Fermentation :
The wine is transferred on French barrels in the course of 12 months from which 6 months on the excesses of yeast with a frequent addition of oxygen.
Alcohol : 14.5%
Production : 2100 flessen
Conserve : 15 to 20 years according to the vintage.
Degustation notes : Profoundly red colour with hints of red fruit (raspberry and cassis)
To drink : red meat, small and large game
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