Couvent des Thorins, Moulin-à-Vent — 2019
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Coming from the terroirs of ‘la Delatte’, ‘les Rouchaux’ and ‘les Maisonneuves’ on the east slope, below the historical moulin-à-vent. Specific granitic soils (gorrhe), laying over deeper soils rich in manganese and metalic oxides. The vineyards are slightly protected from the powerful winds blowing on the appellation.
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (“reasoned protection”): natural soil amendments, manual weed control and integrated pest management
- Vine Age: 40 year old vines
- Density: 10,000 vines/hectare
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Vintage Report
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2019 turned out to be a very good vintage and very sunny. Frost on April 3-4 along with summer heatwaves led to a low yield. The vintage started late. Overall conditions that created balanced, fine and aromatic wines.
- Harvest Date(s): Manual harvest from September 11 - 18, in small 30-liter containers; two sorting table positioned before the destemmer.
- Yields: 25 hectoliters per hectare. (Normal yields in the region are 45-50 hl/ha, while the maximum authorized is 52 hl/ha.)
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Vinification
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50% whole cluster; pumping-over during cold pre-fermentation soak and at the end of fermentation to increase roundness and finesse. Punching the cap at the beginning of fermentation; 21 days extraction to bring out the full potential of the terroirs.
- Aging: 100% stainless steel for 15 months
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Gamay Noir
- Alcohol: 13%
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Tasting Notes
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Light, slightly earthy bouquet;medium-bodied with supple ripe tannins; rich palate of fresh dark fruits. An immediate pleasure, this wine is ready to drink now.
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