Côtes du Marmandais Outre Rouge 2014

Elian Da Ros Vintage 2014 Bottle Sizes 750ml Country France Region Southwest Appellation Côtes du Marmandais Wine Type Red - Still Varietals 85% Abouriou, 5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5 % Syrah Farming Organic Soil Clay, Clay-limestone Viticulture All fruit is hand harvested over the period of 3 weeks. The domaine practices strict sorting of the grapes in the vineyard and in the winery. Yields are low; 15 to 35 hl/ha. Vinification All fermentation is done naturally using indigenous yeasts. Elian vinfies each parcel and grape variety separately. All fruit with the exception of Abouriou is destemmed. The domaine's cave is underground and no new oak is used in this cuvée. The grapes are vinified using three different techniques - carbonic maceration, saignée, and press - then blended in tank. Aging Aged for 15 months sur lies. Back to Current Releases