Vincent Ricard

Domaine Vincent Ricard

Vincent Ricard began his activity in 1999 but he has generations of winemakers behind him : His grandfather was one of the 3 associates who created the Oisly-Thésée wine-coop . He now works on 14,5 hectares . Was working on 17 hectares not long ago but he views himself ideally with a 12-13 hectares vineyard . It is a surface that can be handled, quietly and seriously, as needed for the type of work in the vineyard he does : Earthing down under the rows, keeping grass and weeds between them, meticulous pruning . His serious work in the vineyard, at the harvest, and when maturing the wines, has brought him beautiful results that led to recognition worldwide . 65 % of his wine is for export ( U.S. : Petit Pois Corp ) .
Most of the vineyard is in Sauvignon, with small surfaces of Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Cot ( Malbec ).

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Domaine Brusset Cairanne Red Les Travers

Domaine Brusset

Grape varieties :

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah,
15% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault.

Type de soil :

Clayed limestone slopes with alluvial terraces, rich in round stones.

Yield :

35 hl / ha.

Pruning :

Cordon of Royat and goblet pruning .

Age of vines :

30 years old.

Harvest :

100% hand-picked.

Vinification :

Traditional method with destalking, each grape variety is vinified separatly. Fermentation in vats for 12 days.

Maturing :

During 10 months, 70% in vats, 30% in 3 or 4 year-old oak barrels

Ageing :

5 to 8 years.

Appearance :

Intense ruby-red colour.

Aroma :

Elegant smell of blackcurrant and elderberry.

Taste :

Starting with full and concentrated flavours, silky tannins, blackcurrant and cherry, with a final touch of pepper and spice.

Serve with :

All type of meat (when young), game animals and cheese (when at the best of its age).

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