Hérisson Biodynamic

DEMETER wine: a biodynamic label. To obtain this label, the wine must be certified organic and also comply with the Demeter specifications. In harmony with nature, biodynamic viticulture aims to care for the Earth, regenerate the soil and produce wines rich in typicality.

ORIGINS & TERROIRS

Grape variety: Syrah, Grenache

Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc

Label: Vin biologique - Certifié par Ecocert, Demeter

Average yield: 50 hl/ha

Vines are located in the Gard region, in the north-east of Nîmes. The soil is mostly clay-limestone. The vineyard is cultivated according to biodynamics methods : input of organic matter, no chemical inputs, use of biodynamic preparations (CBMT-500-501), herbal teas dispersion during growing season.

Vinification & ageing

Grapes are destemmed, a light sulfiting is done at the vatting. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a temperature of 22°C for 10-15 days using indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Light pumping over is done to work the wine smoothly. The vatting lasts about 15 days. After the devatting and the racking of the wine, the malolactic fermentation follows. Then, wine is racked to be cleaned and lightly sulfited. Fining: No input is used. Filtration : Tangential.

Tasting notes

Sensory Palette: elegance, concentre

Visual: Dark purple color, garnet reflections

Olfactory: Complex nose of blackberry, menthol notes, blackcurrant, licorice

Gustatory: Lovely substance, silky tannins, fresh, supple

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

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