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A. & M. GLEIZES – Philippe GIRARDI SAINT CHINIAN (Languedoc - Roussillon) ![]()
The body of the farm is located in the middle of the village of Pierrerue, in Roussillon, South of France, the vines are at several hundred meters from the farm. It consists of 73 pieces divided into 3 poles of culture. The field is located right in the middle of the schist soils, of sandstone and limestone, the remainder of the vineyard being on limestone and sandstone plots. In the north of the village, on most abrupt slopes, the planted vines are growing on schist, It gives red fruity wines, round and velvety with the perfumes of under wood. ![]()
In the south, the vines are growing on argilo-limestones soils made up of gravels, sandstones and conglomerates giving powerful, vigorous and constructed wines with fume notes, spicy and grilled coffee scents.In these splendid soils, we cultivate with lovely passion Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Viognier and Roussane. As much type of vines which constitute the field and which, we are quite convinced, will flatter the palate of the experts and the amateurs of good wine. ![]() ![]() The exceptional climate of shelters (because of the proximity of the mountain of Caroux) supports the culture of the vine as well as the imported specie vegetables like mimosa or orange trees. The North wind is attenuated considerably and the temperature is higher there than the around close areas. The fermentation is performed in traditional vats. All our vats have thermo regulated system to perform a perfect fermentation. The wine is aged for 12 to 18 month in oak barrels, and in concrete vats. The wine bottling is made at the estate to deliver stable quality wines to our Customers. VIOGNIER Hérault V.D.P. d’Oc Ref: GL3-Vi
Grapes Varietal: 100% Viognier Region - Soil: - Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France - Schist Vineyard - Area planted: 40 hl/ha. Winemaking Process: The wine stocks are pruned following Cord of Royat double (6 coursons at 1 eye). Harvesting by hand. The grapes are gathered in cases, very early the morning so that they arrive at the freshest possible cellar. They are then picked off and pressed. Fermentation: Must is maintained with 5°C to be cleansed. Fermentation proceeds with 16°C Tasting: Appearance: Clear, gold, beautiful pale yellow hue Aromas: The nose is intense and subtle on floral notes and citrus fruits, apricot, peach, white flowers, spices, honey. Mouthfeel: Dry, complex, among the rarest and most superior French white grapes. With a fresh and powerful mouth at the same time, which leaves a beautiful impression of balance. Accompanies: Excellent before dinner as an aperitif, or with fish, grilled salmon… Serving temperature: 08-10°C Storing time: 2 – 3 years CABERNET SAUVIGNON - CARIGNAN Hérault VDP Ref: GL1-CSCn
Grapes Varietal: - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon - 40% Carignan Region - Soil: - Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France - Schist and sandstone Vineyard - Area planted: 55hl/ha Winemaking Process: Mechanical harvest. After having been sorted in the vineyard, the grapes are destalked. Maceration for three weeks and pneumatic pressing. The cabernet sauvignon is picked off and pressed then vinified traditionally. Fermentation: Fermentation is performed in traditional vats. They are left to macerate for 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the vintage, to extract a maximum of tannins. Tasting: Appearance: Beautiful robe of a constant red. Aromas: Red fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry. Mouthfeel: Well balanced wine, which combines authenticity and fruity. Accompanies: Pork, hare, roasted rabbit, duck and chicken, lamb Serving temperature: 14 - 16°C Storing time: 3 to 5 years CARIGNAN - SYRAH Saint Chinian "Cuvée Tradition" Ref: GL2-CnSyGr
Grapes Varietal: - 50% Carignan - 35% Syrah - 15% Grenache Region - Soil: - Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France - Schist & Sandstone Vineyard - Area planted: Vineyards lay in coteaux, meaning that they cover one side of the hills Winemaking Process: Grenache and Syrah are picked off, pressed then vinified traditionally. Carignan is vinified in carbonic maceration. Thinning out of leaves and “green harvest. The vine stocks are pruned following the Guyot method. Harvesting by hand. Total destemming and manual sorting of grapes. Fermentation: Carignan is vinified in maceration of whole grains under atmosphere of carbon dioxide during 21 days. Aged in oak barrels. Tasting: Appearance: Garnet-red red color with a beautiful limpidity Aromas: Dominant of red small fruits, Black fruits, Laurel, Cocoa Mouthfeel: The unit greedy, is built, balanced… and gouleyant the wine demonstrates a good balance between power and charm, tenderness and silkiness. Accompanies: Pork, hare, roasted rabbit, duck and chicken, lamb Serving temperature: 15 - 17°C Storing time: 4 – 6 years |