Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes Cuvée Safranée 2023

Gabriel Meffre

Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes Cuvée Safranée
2023

  • HVe3
  • BBQ
  • Lamb
  • Beef

$21.50

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Product code
14836968
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$18.67
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Southern Rhône
Appellation
Costières de Nîmes
Varietal(s)
Syrah
Syrah 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13,5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
2,9 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging vessel type
French oak barrels
Length of aging
8 months
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About this winery

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Product notes

Parcel selection of 2 ha, on Villafranchian quartzitic pebbles deposited by the Rhône, lying on red clay soils (Syrah). This terroir produces small grape bunches, well ventilated and guaranteeing perfect sanitary conditions. Age of the vines: 24 years on average.

Production notes

Harvest took place from 4th to 8th September 2023. The destemmed grapes were placed directly into tanks without crushing. Maceration lasted 4 to 5 weeks with daily pumping-over to favour the diffusion of the tannins and a gentle concentration. 60% of the cuvée was matured for 8 months in French oak barrels from 2 to 4 wines. Bottled on 19th June 2024. 22,533 bottles and 600 magnums produced.

Tasting notes

A brilliant purple colour. On the nose, our Costières is delicate and seductive, with subtle notes of raspberry. On the palate, it is fine and smooth, with a lovely freshness. The texture is supple, with a hint of pepper. Long with powdery tannins and a soft, elegant structure.