Global Wine Spirits - Index

Global Wine Spirits - Bellevue - Index

"Ce Vin" red 2006
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Close to Toulouse, the vineyard of Frontonnais, spreads across vase terraces, situated
between the Garonne and Tarn rivers, as you leave the town via the right bank.
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The presence of iron and quartz in this poor and gravelly soil brings out characteristics
specific to the Negrette grape variety : aromas of violet and berries (black berry, cherry
and black currant). A genuine, unique wine, boasting its terroir of origin.
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98% Négrette, 1% Syrah, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The unique Négrette variety appeared during the 12th century under the name, "Mavro"
(black in Greek), when it was brought back from Cyprus by the knights of the order of
Saint-Jean of Jerusalem. Capricious, it only acclimatised to the terroir of Fronton;
Negrette is one of the few varieties producing wines with the same aromas as those
expressed when tasting the ripened fruit.
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Fragmented selection according to the terroirs :
� Gravelly soils : vinification at a temperature regulated between 26 - 28 °C,
including increased
maceration to ensure good tannin and colour extraction.
� "Boulbènes" terraces : vinification at lower temperature between 24 -26°C, to
bring out fruity
characteristics, finesse and suppleness.
Blended after malo-lactic fermentation, "Ce Vin" is vat-matured for a period of 6
months.
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Crimson colour.
Fresh grape, blackberry, blueberry and fresh almond aromas.
Crunchy palate and fruity black cherry, with a smoky note, rosemary, cocoa bean, joined by good freshness and
underlying concentration.
If carefully stocked can be aged for 5 to 6 years.
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Guinea fowl, veal stew with olives, roast pork with Provencal herbs, Picodon, Beaufort or goat’s cheese.
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Gerbelle & Maurange 2008
RFV nov.2007
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