Astralable AOC Ventoux Chêne Bleu 2015

Blend : Grenache Noir 75%, Syrah 25% 

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 vines are over 40 years old, North-West facing at 530 m. The Syrah vines are over 30 years old, South-West facing at 540 m on 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. 25% of the blend is aged in foudres, for a 6 month period. 

Tasting notes :  Deep intense garnet with hints of mahogany. The nose is rich and complex, with notes of plum, fig, spice, mocha and herbal undertones. The palate is full bodied, ripe red berry fruit with savoury undertones. The tannins are velvety and the finish is mouthwatering. 

Specifications :

• Available in cases of 6 @ $52.05/bottle 
• Ageing potential : 2-3 years 
• Alcohol : 13% pH: 3.9
• Total acidity : 2.77 g/l (as sulphuric) 4.24 g/l (as tartaric)
• Residual Sugar : 0.8 g/L 
• 95/100 – Bob Campbell MW

*Sold out – next release expected in spring 2023