Abélard AOC Ventoux Chêne Bleu 2012

Blend : Grenache Noir 85%, Syrah 15% 

Winemaking + ageing process : The fruit is certified organic, certified BeeFriendly and HVE 3 sustainable viticulture. No synthetic treatments are used in the vineyard and the estate is managed in accordance with biodynamic principles. The Grenache Noir grapes are over 40 years old, North-West facing at an altitude of 530 m. The Syrah vines are 30 years old, South-West facing at 540 m. The soil is stony clay and limestone. Ripe fruit is hand harvested into shallow alimentary plastic crates to protect the integrity of the fruit. Grapes are hand sorted twice on separate tables, de-stemmed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is then transferred to concrete tanks using the flow of gravity and then transferred to French Oak for an ageing period of 18 months. 

Tasting notes : Brilliant garnet. Intense nose with notes of black cherry, plum and liquorice, mixed with hints of torrefaction and fine spices. Powerful, full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins. Notes of cocoa and mocha, mixed with hints of dark fruits. Long aromatic finish, with hints of spices and plums.

Specifications

  • Available in cases of 6 @ $146.61/bottle
  • Ageing potential : 10-12 years. Decant for 2-3 hours
  • Alcohol : 14% pH: 3.6
  • Total acidity : 3.3 g/l (as sulphuric) 5.0 g/l (as tartaric)
  • Residual Sugar : 0.5 g/L 

Accolades

  • 96/100 – Bob Campbell MW
  • 95/100 – Meridith May
  • 94/100 – VinePair
  • 93/100 – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
  • 17.5/20 – Jancis Robinson
  • Gold – London Wine Competition 2020
  • Top 10 Wines of 2020 – Geoffrey Dean

*Sold out – next release expected in spring 2023

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