LAFAGE LA NARASSA 750ML

Appellation: Côtes du Roussillon Varietals: Grenache, Syrah Age of Vines: 60+ Farming Practicing organic Soil: Black schist Altitude: 200 meters Fermentation: Hand harvested, cold pre-fermentation maceration, natural yeast co-fermentation in tank Aging: 12 months in concrete (80%) and French oak demi-muids (20%) Overview: La Narassa is sourced from the famed black schist soils of the Agly valley in the northern Roussillon near the village of Maury. It is made in a semi-ripasso by harvesting the Grenache in successive passes picking only the ripest clusters. Once at the cellars the fruit is destemmed and only the best berries are chosen for fermentation after a short pre-fermentation maceration.