February 17, 2023
Serre Besson receives a “Coup de Coeur” from French quarterly “LeRouge & leBlanc” and Wins the Gold Medal at Millésime Bio 2023
Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Victor Taylor and Xavier Nyssen
Varieties
Cinsault, Grenache (Garnacha), Mourvedre, Syrah (Shiraz)
Farming
Organic
Terroir
The Domaine, facing the Mont Ventoux, is situated between two ravines with numerous natural springs well protected by forest to the North.
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Vineyard
Domaine Serre Besson is the lucky custodian of old vines. The vineyard slopes down from the forested mountain crest with the Syrah planted at the highest elevation and the other varieties continuing down the slope.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand, transferred into small 20 kilobins, sorted by hand, destemmed and dropped into gravity fed cement fermentation tanks. Parcels and varietals are fermented separately for optimal blending.
Aging
55% Stainless Steel and Untreated Concrete Tanks (Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre)
25% New French Oak Barrels (Syrah)
11% Two Years French Oak Barrels (Syrah)
9% Three Years French Oak Barrels (Syrah)
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, and New York
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Tasting Note
The Vinsobres blend changes according to the vintage, but is typically 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% mixed Cinsault, Mourvedre, and Carignan. It opens on delicate aromatic herbs, ripe strawberries, a touch of vanilla and toast from the new oak. The finish, combining a stimulating freshness and a nice ripeness, is slightly accented by the spicy tannins. A beautiful Vinsobres to enjoy with grilled meats and aged cheeses.
Offerings from Domaine Serre-Besson
Vinsobres
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