VdF, Avant que le grain ne meure, Dom. de Roquenégade (50 cl) - 2010

Provenance: Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation: Vin de France
Domain: Roquenégade
Grape variety(ies): Grenache blanc
On-call time: 30 years
Style of wine: Vin doux
Alcohol degree: 14%

To date, this cuvée has only been produced twice, once in 2002 and once in 2010. For this last vintage, more than 80% of the grapes were affected by noble rot. The greatness of the botrytis is reflected in the apricot flavours, with notes of great cognac. The sugars are light and easy to digest, carried by hints of candied quince. These are the last bottles...

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Technique

Viticulture

To date, the wine has only been produced twice, once in 2002 and once in 2010. For the 2010, the grapes were picked by hand in two selections, one at the end of October and another in mid-November. Over 80% of the grapes were affected by noble rot.

Oenology

For the 2010: pressing via pneumatic press. Very slow fermentation for 65% in barrels (not new) and 35% in tanks. Natural stop of fermentation at 13.5%. No malolactic fermentation. Residual sugar: 120 gr. 3 rackings to gradually eliminate the lees during the 20 months of maturation. Filtration at bottling.