Les Cassagnes de La Nerthe 2021 is produced from a blend of 50% Grenache Noir, 40% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre, and 2% other. After a mild winter, the cold episode beginning of April that has affected most of France, finally spared the Les Cassagnes vines thanks to the Rhône River proximity. The hot temperatures in the summer with good rainfalls early August allowed the grapes to grow at perfect maturity without any water stress signs. Grapes are directly sorted in the vineyard. Gentle extraction of colour and tannins with several daily pump-overs followed by co-fermentation of the 3 main grapes over a long maceration of 3 to 4 weeks. The final blend is aged on fine lees in tank for 9 to 12 months. Bottled at 14%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Intense notes of red berries (raspberries and blackcurrant).

Palate: Generous fruity touches (ripe cherries) along with vegetal and spicy scents (laurel and pepper). Tannins are silky and fine.

Finish: The Les Cassagnes 2021 is a very balanced wine with beautiful acidity, vibrant fruit expression and subtle tannic structure, definitely an airy, fine and elegant wine.