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Cap Béar Red

Cap Béar Red

Region

AOP Collioure

Winemaker notes

The Collioure appellation is comprised of 1000 hectares situated in the rolling terrain between the Pyrenees mountains and the Mediterranean. With soils comprised of mainly grey and brown schist, the region benefits from the moderating influences the altitude from slopes from the nearby mountains, the Mediterranean sea and strong, cooling Tramontane wind. The Collioure appellation is comprised of 1000 hectares situated in the rolling terrain between the Pyrenees mountains and the Mediterranean. With soils comprised of mainly grey and brown schist, the region benefits from the moderating influences the altitude from slopes from the nearby mountains, the Mediterranean sea and strong, cooling Tramontane wind. The dry wines of the region are known to have a distinct saline minerality.

Viticultural Notes

Vineyards are planted on steep terraces of schist. Grapes are hand-harvested and hand-sorted.

Vintage Notes

2015 Vintage: An excellent vintage overall in terms of quality and quantity. The winter and spring were mild, kick starting the growing season earlier than normal. The region's southerly latitude spared any risk of frost with the earlier bud break. Starting in May, temperatures were warm, with cooler evenings that preserved acidities, and occasional rain storms spared the vines from hydric stress. The tramontane wind blew normally which reduced disease pressure and cooled vineyards. The coastal region of Collioure saw additional cooling effect from the sea breezes. Red wines have balanced tannins and acidity with aromatic lift and rich, ripe fruit concentration.

Wine

Cap Béar Red

Estate

Domaine des Clos de Paulilles

Vintage

2015

Varietal

50% Grenache, 50% Syrah

Region

AOP Collioure

Vine Age

20-30 years

Soil

Schist

Farming

Certified Organic

Fermentation

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks

Aging

Aging in demi-muids and stainless steel for 6 months prior to bottling.

Alcohol

15%



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