Abelard

Abélard 
We named our Grenache blend ABÉLARD to reflect its forceful, masculine, brooding intensity.  Our mature (25 year old plus) Grenache flourishes at this high altitude and at harvest the scent of wild strawberries and black fruit wafts through the winery.  We have striven to capture and showcase this highly perfumed aroma.
TASTING NOTES Abélard 
Appearance: A very deep, brilliant garnet.
Nose: Abélard’s rich brooding character lifts from the glass, showing ripe red fruit, black cherry and notes of sweet spice and mocha.
Palate: Rich and concentrated. Spice and silky tannins bring structure and depth.
Finish: Ample and lengthy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy with roast beef, venison, duck and roasted vegetables.Decant for 2-3 hours and serve at room temperature.
specifications
Varieties: Grenache 85%, Syrah 15%
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.8
Total acidity: 2.8 g/l (as sulphuric), 4.3 g/l (as tartaric)
Residual sugar: 0.5 g/l, still wine
Barrel-aged: 18 months in French oak.
VINEYARD NOTES
Vines: Grenache,over 40 years old, north-west facing at 530 m. Syrah, 30 years old, south-west facing at 540 m.
Soil: argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone), and very stony.
Pruning method: Double cordon de Royat, 6 shoots per cordon.
Treatments: No synthetic treatments used; biodynamic principles ensure health of vine and soil.