2018 Laurus Cotes du Rhone Villages / France Rhone

Model: 750ml

Exhibitor: DANNY WINE COLLECTION CO., LTD.

Booth No: I221

Characteristic

Terroir: The 2018 vintage is atypical in many ways and needs to last in the vineyard and cellar. After a mild winter, a wet and rainy spring gave way to a sunny summer, conducive to good grape growth. September, the well-deserved Indian Summer, proved to be perfect for harvesting with cool nights, hot days and bright sunshine. Therefore, the grapes were harvested for a total of eight weeks under optimal ripeness and ideal conditions. In the end, the result is an elegant vintage with a particularly aromatic profile and excellent balance. Winemaking: Harvested between September 10 and October 15, 2018. The grapes are partially destemmed and crushed as soon as they arrive in the cellar. Long maceration (3 weeks), pumping and punching. 60% of the cuvée is aged for 15 months in 275 liter Laurus barrels (1 and 2 barrels). Tasting Note: Dark ripe fruits such as cherries and raspberries, juniper berries, black pepper and shrubs. The aroma reveals notes of plum, black pepper and sandalwood. The structure is round, rich and powerful, with soft tannins.