62525 galevan vdp vaucluse 2013
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62525 galevan vdp vaucluse 2013
DOMAINE(GALÉVAN,(CORALIE(GOUMARRE( “LE$PUY$SAINT$MARTIN”$VIN$DE$PAYS$DU$VAUCLUSE$$$2013( ! ( ! ! ! Coralie is the first woman since 9 generations to run the family estate of 120 acres located in Courthézon few miles north-east of Châteauneuf du Pape. Her entire vineyard, planted with vines of an average of 55 years old, is certified organic since the vintage 2011. Coralie is a “strong-minded and impressively talented woman” (WA) who embodies perfectly the essence of the domain, “Galévan” meaning in local dialect the balance between a know-how and freedom of creation. ! from latin Vallis Clausa or closed valley, lies on the The Vaucluse wine region, left bank of the Rhône River in the western part of Provence. Mountains occupy a significant proportion of the eastern half of the departement, with Mont Ventoux (6,270 ft), also known as the “The giant of Provence”, dominating the landscape. An optimum amount of sunshine and the dry and cold Mistral wind allow the perfect conditions to grow vines. !! OIL TYPE S Stony and sandy terraces. VARIETAL Grenache (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Syrah (20%) CULTURE Low yielding to assure an optimum maturity. Green harvest and manual leaf thinning. Harvest is made in early morning to keep the freshness of the fruit and slowly extract the aromas. Sorting tables are used. VINIFICATION Grapes are destemmed. Fermentation and maceration happens in thermoregulated concrete tanks during 15 days. Manual punching of the cap in order to extract soft but extended color and texture. Bottled in the spring after harvest with incorporation of the “Jus de presse” TASTING NOTES Easy drinking with bright notes of raspberry and a lively spicy character. Tannins are smooth and refined. Licorice and plum brought by the Syrah. Provencal notes of rosemary and thyme with a refreshing and savory finish. From the same Winery : “Libre expression” Côtes du Rhône white 2013 “Paroles de Femme” Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2011 “L’esprit devin” Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape blanc 2011 Châteauneuf du Pape 2011 ! ! ! A Thomas Meunier Selections - 701 Davie Road, Carrboro NC 27510 – e: [email protected] !