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Côtes du Marmandais Rouge La Vague

Varietals
33% each of Abouriou, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot

Notes
VINEYARD: Lamalon, a 1 hectare (2.5 acres) plot located in the village of Romestaing. Vines were planted in 1997 on sandy clay on top of limestone marl. Certified organic.

VINIFICATION: Merlot and Cabernet Franc were destemmed, very light extraction. Carbonic maceration for Abouriou. 18 months elevage in old demi-muids, then in concrete tanks. Lightly filtered. Small amount of SO2 during press and bottling. Organic farming and all work in the cellar is done naturally.