Chateau des Tourettes Tinus Grand Rouge Vdf Rouge 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau des Tourettes
Label Name:
 
Tinus Grand Rouge Vdf Rouge
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Luberon, Vaucluse (Rhône Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
RVF guide 2020: 15. 5/20 ; drinking window noted as now–2030+ by merchants; commonly listed at ~€18–25

Tasting Note
Dense, deep crimson; black cherry, plum and blackberry with toasted spice, smoky empyreumatic notes and a velvety texture. Polished tannins, bright acidity and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, braised beef, steak, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), beef bulgogi, miso-glazed aubergine, char siu, rich duck dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial/total destemming by variety; 3–4 weeks maceration; ~10 months élevage in oak barrels then ~6 months in concrete tanks; bottled as Vin de France.

Vineyard Info
Château des Tourettes, owned by Jean‑Marie and Maine Guffens‑Heynen since 1997. Luberon vineyards (Plateau de l’Aigle) on limestone soils; sustainable/raisonnée viticulture; Tinus named for Guffens' grandfather.