barton & guestier

Héritage Duché d'Uzès 290th

Location

France

Region

Rhone

GRAPE VARIETIES

Syrah, Grenache

 

WINE MAKING

De- stalked grapes – daily pumping over – Long maceration in concrete vats (3 weeks) - aging in French oak barrels for 6 months

 

TASTING NOTES

Intense ruby colour with violet highlights. An explosion of black fruit, black pepper combined with liquorice and tobacco notes when agitated. Well balanced, with a harmonious texture. Long fruity and spicy aftertaste.

 

PAIRING

Lamb, duck, beef, dark chocolate, strong cheeses, spicy dishes – Best at 16 -18°C

 

KEY FACTS

  • Old vines (60 years old)
  • Born from our collaboration with Philippe Nusswitz, best sommelier of France 1986.
  • Vegan friendly

 

AWARDS

  • Mundus Vini - Gold Medal - 296th 
  • Mundus Vini - Best of Show Rhone - 296th 
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