AC. Corbières Rouge 1998 - Terroir of Lézignan

Grape varieties	60 % Grenache Noir 40 % Carignan
Soil type	Calcareous clay Hillsides and slopes
Age of the vines	Over 30 years old
Pruning method	"Gobelet" method
Yield	40 hectolitres per hectare
Vinification method	Fermented at low temperature for around 10 days. Aged in one season-old oak barrels for 8-12 months.
Tasting notes	• Appearance: elegant ruby with red, slightly orange tints. • Bouquet: many-layered, powerful nose primarily of wood and liquorice, evolving to stewed, slightly jammy fruit and spices and ending with kirsch and Mediterranean herbs. • Palate: powerful, tannic and generous front of palate. Excellent balance with a warm, spicy finish.
Serving temperature	16° C
Food match	Red meats in sauce Game Continental-style sausage Blue cheese
Aging potential	2 -5 years

Terre d'Octaviana 1999
Médaille
de Bronze
à Blaye Bourg

Médaille
de Bronze
à Macon

Corbières d'Or au
Concours Corbières

Terre d'Octaviana 1998
Noté
88-90
dans le
Guide
Parker
des Vins
de France