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Product code: AWC-13-SILEX-NEGRE

Silex Red

A red of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan from old Tautavel vines, partly aged in barrel.
Winery
Terres Plurielles
Appellation
AOP Tautavel
Grape varieties
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah

21,10 €

21,10 €
In stock75 cl · 28,13 €/L
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Description

Terres Plurielles · AOP Tautavel

A red of Grenache Noir (60%), Syrah (30%) and Carignan (10%) from old vines in the Tautavel valley, on clay-limestone soils. Part of the wine is aged in oak barrels and the rest is kept in tank. It is the winery’s parcel selection and its benchmark for keeping. 14.5% vol.

Technical sheet

Type
WineryTerres Plurielles
AppellationAOP Tautavel
CountryFrance
Grape varietiesCarignan, Grenache, Syrah
AgeingYoung
Format0,75 l
ReferenceAWC-13-SILEX-NEGRE

The winery

Terres Plurielles

Cooperative winery based in Tautavel (Pyrénées-Orientales), created in 2010 by the merger of the cooperatives of the Tautavel and Vingrau valleys. It brings together a large share of the area’s growers and around 1,100 hectares of vines on clay-limestone soils. The range is built on parcel selections, with Carignan, Grenache Noir and Syrah for the reds and white and grey Grenache and Roussanne for the whites.

Tasting notes

What does this wine taste like?

LightFull-bodied
DrySweet
MellowCrisp
SpicesPepper, cinnamon and vanilla
Mineral and salineMineral, stone and saline touch

Appearance

Deep garnet with violet highlights.

Nose

Black fruit, crushed stone, sweet spices and black pepper.

Palate

Broad and structured, with silky tannins and a long finish.

Serving temperature

Between 15 and 17 °C. Best opened an hour before serving.

Pairing

Beef stew, roast quail, lamb skewers and aged cheeses.

Stews
Stews
Red meat
Red meat
Game
Game
Lamb
Lamb
Cheese
Cheese