Chateau des Tourettes Tinus Grand Rouge Vdf Rouge 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau des Tourettes
Label Name:
 
Tinus Grand Rouge Vdf Rouge
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Rhône (Alpilles, Provence)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
La Revue du Vin de France: 16. 5/20 (Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020); favorable reviews from French merchants and retailers

Tasting Note
Ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum, black cherry) with black pepper, clove, garrigue, violet and licorice. Silky tannins, lively acidity, subtle cocoa and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled red meats, roast lamb, game, stews, aged cheeses; Korean BBQ, Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, soy-glazed dishes, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested. Syrah & Cabernet destemmed 100%, Grenache 50%. 20–25 day maceration; aged ~10 months in oak barrels then further maturation in concrete vats.

Vineyard Info
Château des Tourettes (owned by Maine & Jean‑Marie Guffens‑Heynen since 1997) farms limestone-rich plots ~400m in the Alpilles, using reasoned viticulture and soil restoration practices.