Domaine Les Bastides Valéria Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2018
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Domaine Les Bastides Valéria Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2018
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with some 40% Grenache
From vines averaging 30 years old (oldest parcel dates from 1964) growing on slopes between 720 and 985 feet above sea level. Grapes are de-stemmed, fermented separately, and aged over the first winter in tanks where clarification and malolactic fermentation happen naturally. Then the wine is blended and put into foudre for roughly 24 months.
Valéria was an important Roman in the region during the days of the Roman occupation.
Production averages 1,100 cases.
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Domaine Les Bastides Valéria Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2018
Growing Region:
Côteaux-d’Aix-en-Provence, France
Terroir:
The vines average 30 years old (the oldest parcel was planted in 1964) and are planted on slopes between 720 and 985 feet above sea level. Vines are planted on north-facing slopes on clay-limestone soil. Organically farmed since 1967.
Grapes:
60% Cabernet Sauvignon / 40% Grenache
Vinification notes:
Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented separately, then aged in stainless steel tank for the first winter. Then the wine is blended and put in very large, old casks for additional aging. Production averages 1,100 cases.
Tasting notes:
Valéria, Carol Salen’s top wine, has great herbes de Provence on the nose matched with great fruits. The palate is rich and velvety with a little kick of tannin. Not filtered and best to decant. Perfect for red meats!
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 12 in |
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| Winery/Vintner | Domaine Les Bastides |
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