Andre Brunel - CDR Rouge 2018 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Vineyard

This wine comes from two terroirs with complementary qualities allowing the Grenache to reveal all its potential: elegance and finesse thanks to the small yields and clay-limestone subsoil of the Saint Geniès de Comolas terroir in the Gard and power and hardiness thanks to the round pebbles and clay subsoil of the Travaillan in the Vaucluse.

Estate

The Brunel family’s winemaking history reaches back to the 17th century with the purchase of a vineyard plot to the north of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation from the Bishop of Avignon. Numerous generations followed, all working in the vineyards, but it was in 1954 that Lucien Brunel created the name "Les Cailloux" or "The Pebbles" to promote the Domaine’s wine qualities and special geological characteristic of the large oval stones covering his vineyards.

Tasting notes

The Grenache expresses all its qualities through the wine: exuberance of red fruit, roundness of tannins. The Syrah and the Cinsault bring their structure and elegance. The 2016 vintage, with exceptional climate conditions, makes this wine the perfect choice for enjoying memorable moments with your friends as well for relaxing evenings at home. Pairing with red meat and charcuterie.

Technical data

Blend: Grenache (70%), Cinsault (20%), Syrah (10%).
Average age of the vines: 35 years
Yield: 35 hl / h
Type of harvest: Mostly manual

Vinification

The maceration lasts between 20 and 30 days. Rack-and-return and punching of the cap are carried out daily during the alcohol fermentation and fermentation temperatures are controlled at around 28°C. The devatting is decided upon after tasting. The cuvées age in vats and are bottled without any fining or filtering.

France Rhone Valley Cotes Du Rhone