Maison du Midi Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu 2005

A blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre, the 2005 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu is a dense, seriously packed and stacked wine revealing a deep plum/purple color as well as a stunning perfume of black currants, ground pepper, new saddle leather, roasted meats, and lavender. This full bodied, rich, exciting, full throttle Cotes du Rhone Villages can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years.
-90 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate Issue 181 Feb 2009

Made from 95% Grenache (50-60 year old vines), 5% Mouverdre (5-10 year old vines).

Traditional vinification in concrete tank, temperature controlled fermentation, 20% destemming of Grenache to drain the juice into the tank and obtain s slow fermentation, maceration for 10-14 days.

Low yields (15-22 hectoliters/hectare) due to drought and permeable soils. The lands benefits from a good sun exposure and is also planted with garrigue (thyme, wild lavender, oak) that brings typical aromas to the wine.

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