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Côtes du Marmandais Rouge Epiphyte

Varietals
66% Cabernet Franc 34% 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 are vinified separately and fermented in open top concrete vats for about 10-15 days. Only indigenous yeast is used for fermentation. The wine is aged in large foudre for 10 month and concrete for 1 month. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.