Excellence
du Château Cuchous

Pla
de
Brassa 

Vielles
Vignes 

Capitelles

Designation : AOC Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany

Vintage : 2003.

Varietals :

Carignan : 25 %

Syrah : 50 %

Grenache noir : 25 %

Soil : granite and gneiss.

Vinification : long skin contact maceration with the carignan varietal.

Syrah and grenache are destalked, crushed and then traditionnaly vinified.

Long lasting  maceration (15 days).

Thermo regulated fermentation

Aging : Aged in tank for 6 months and then in barrel oak for 12 months

Tasting :

Colour : dark red, violet hues

Nose : finely complex and intense aromas, with ripe black fruits, spices and blackolive notes

Palate : round, powerful and yet elegant. Lingering finish

Serving temperature :16°-17 (60 –66°)

Served with : this rich and refined wine goes well with beef, boar or game.

Keeping qualities: 7 to 10 years