Magnum Les Artèmes Red 2022

Silky, fruity and spicy

AOP Luberon | 14.5% Alc.

Terroir
The vineyard sites known as 'Les Hauts' and 'Bas Artèmes', and 'Les Hauts Heyrauds', are the latest-ripening terroir, with a southern exposure on a hillside at an average altitude of over 300 meters. Wines produced on these soils are more structured and possess a beautiful density, giving them excellent aging potential. They are characterized by Mediterranean notes of pine forest and garrigue.

Assembly
70% Syrah, 30% Grenache

Age of the vine
30 years old.

Yield
25 Hl/ha.

Cultivation methods
Organic farming, double cordon pruning, bud thinning, pre-sorting before harvest. Alternating cover cropping and soil cultivation (plowing).

Winemaking
100% destemmed grapes, pre-fermentation cold maceration at 7°C for 1 week, yeast inoculation, alcoholic fermentation for 15 days at 25°C followed by a one-week maceration. Juice draining, malolactic fermentation in tank.

Livestock farming
Aged for 12 months in barrels that have held 2 to 3 wines (1/3 of the volume) and the remaining 2/3 in tanks. Blended before bottling.

Tasting
A beautiful, intense, and brilliant ruby ​​red. The nose gradually opens up to reveal red fruits, peppery spices, and delicate woody notes. Frank and ripe, it excels in its smooth texture, balanced with aromas of cherry and red berries. Ample, well-integrated tannins accompany a fresh and flavorful finish.

Guard
7/8 years old.