Lou Pontias 2021

Maison Galuval

Lou Pontias
2021

$24.15

* Suggested retail price
Product code
15362291
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$21.01
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Subregion
Southern Rhône
Appellation
Côtes du Rhône
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Syrah 80 %
Grenache 20 %
Alcohol percentage
15.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

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Product notes

The vineyards are located on hillsides near the village of Puyméras, at altitudes of up to 400 m, and Richerenches. In the 1st case, these plots benefit from a difference in temperature between day and night, and in the 2nd, from a very sunny location. Lou Pontias is the name of the light wind that blows through the vineyards, refreshing the grapes in summer mornings.

Production notes

Late harvesting of the Syrahs, in search of excellent phenolic ripeness. followed by a long, traditional vatting in concrete vats for 4 weeks. weeks in concrete vats. A quest for balanced structure and fruit. Yields of 45 hectolitres/hectare.

Tasting notes

Long, traditional vatting in concrete vats for 4 weeks. Seductive aromas of ripe black fruit, violets and licorice, punctuated by peppery notes. Silky tannins on the palate, elegant and well-balanced. Long, intense finish. Perfect with grilled meat, game or poultry. Dark, elegant, brilliant color.