Domaine Manoir du Carra Vers le Mont Beaujolais Fleurie AOC (2018)
750mL / Beaujolais / France
Intense dark red color. Subtle floral aromas such as violet, peony, lily: typical aromas from “Le Mont” terroir. Full bodied and well balanced this wine is full of character.
Terroir:
Lieu-dit “Vers le Mont” - the soil is composed of pink granite.
South-East exposure at an altitude of 450 meters.
The vines are planted at a high density: 13 000 vines per hectare.
Winemaking & Ageing:
Manual harvest.
Selection of the best grapes on a vibrating sorting table, 70% destemming prior to vatting.
This burgundy-style maceration lasts 10 to 12 days with two pumping over operations per day.
Ageing which lasts from 3 to 4 months is done on fine lees in old oak casks to enhance micro-oxygenation.
Slight filtration at the end.