AC Corbières Rouge 1998 - Terroir of Lézignan

Grape varieties	80 % Syrah 15 % Carignan Noir   5 % Grenache Noir
Soil type	Calcareous clay, sandstone
Yield	40 hectolitres per hectare
Vinification method	Carbonic maceration, skin contact 18-21 days Complete volume aged in oak barrels.
Tasting notes	• Appearance: deep, brilliant colour with cherry tints turning to orange. • Bouquet: intense and elegant nose initially of violets, roses and white blossom subsequently joined by fine ripe fruit, liquorice and spicy aromas. Very long finish. • Palate: perfect front of palate, supple and powerful at the same time. The tannins are silky, the palate perfectly balanced and rounded. The aromas are perceptible from beginning to end, starting with violets and ending with definite notes of slightly spicy stewed fruits and liquorice.
Serving temperature	18° C
Food match	Duck breast Fried foie gras White meats in cream sauce Soft cheeses (Munster, Mont d'Or) or hard cheeses (Cantal, Comté, Morbier)
Aging potential	3 -6 years

Sextant Séduction 1998
Classé
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Guide
Hachette
2002