ITS ORIGIN

This special cuvée is made from plot selection of Syrah old vines located to the place called « Les Chassis Ouest » at Mercurol. Red deep and stony soil from old and low pebbles terraces of l’Isère.

WINEMAKING

After destemming, the maceration lasts 3 weeks in smalls open vat with several daily sessions of pumping-over. The cuvee is matured 12 months in French oak barrels.

ITS CHARACTER

Intense ruby red colour, bright and clear, L’Idylle 2018 reveals a generous nose of prune and jam. Spicy and peppery, this wine shows a fresh and balanced wine. reflection with straight attack. Its intense tannic structure gives a great long-finish and a good acidity. Tthis cuvée can be aged and kept to show intense flavours in few years.

FOOD PAIRING

L’Idylle can be perfectly paired with a spit-roasted lamb.