Maison Vialade Pinot Noir

Machine - and manually harvested plots selected according to terroir and relative ripeness. The bunches are completely destemmed before being put to ferment in stainless steel vats: particular attention is paid to controlling fermentation temperatures and pumping-over, with a view to obtaining concentration and aromatic qualities typical of this grape-variety when grown in a Mediterranean climate. Deep in colour, with aromas of blackcurrant and gingerbread. Rounded and supple in the mouth. A refined, elegant wine. To be drunk preferably in the early years after bottling, it evolves nicely over the course of 3-4 years. Serving temperature: 16-18°C Soil types: Vineyard situated on slopes above the Mediterranean coastline in the Azille area of Minervois territory. The vine plots are to be found on rolling North-facing uplands benefitting from a hot, dry climate, nevertheless tempered by their 150-200 metres above sea-level: this favours the development of aromas in the ripening grapes and an opportunity to elaborate a range of fragrant wines of great finesse. Vineyard management : Trained along wires, the vines are harvested by machine, or by hand for certain specially selected plots. Yield is at 70 hl/ha