L'HEXAGONE CAVE À VIN IS AN EXCLUSIVE WINE IMPORT AND RETAIL OPERATION THAT WORKS WITH ONLY THE HIGHEST QUALITY WINE PRODUCERS FROM FRANCE.

Grape(s): 100% Syrah.

 A selection of old vines planted at very high density. Vines treated without insecticides or pesticides, the number of treatments are restrained according to the weather, Granite soil at shallow depths. Low yields, effeuillage, and green harvests all take place for a better maturity of the grapes. Manual harvest, and in the cave, rigorous sorting, pressing, and partial destemming occur. Fermentation of the skins “en cuves ouvertes for 2 weeks controlling the temperatures, regular pigeage and remontage. Malolactic fermentation in barrels with native yeast. Aged 18 months in barrels.

A complex and structured wine, aromas characteristic of a strong Syrah, red and black fruits, spices, violets, delicate woodiness. Gourmet and fresh on the mouth, tannins present but well integrated. A “vin de garde,” it is preferable to wait 4 or 5 years and can be aged 15+ years, depending on the year. Annual Production: Approximately 8.000 bottles

Maturity: 2011-2018.

Viticulture “raisonnable”