COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
PRODUCER
Le Plan des Moines
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Le Pré des Suves 2020 is a red wine from the Southern Rhône, France, produced by Le Plan des Moines. This appellation signifies a higher quality tier within the Côtes du Rhône AOC. The producer, founded in 2011 by three friends, focuses on creating genuine and natural Rhône wines that express their terroir. The wine's name, 'Le Pré des Suves,' originates from the producer's first vineyard. The vines for this wine are between 35 and 60 years old, and the vineyard benefits from a South and East exposure with sandy, clay, and pebble soils. The producer emphasizes respecting the environment and prioritizing organic treatments in their vineyards, with low yields not exceeding 40 hl/hectare.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Pré des Suves' marks the producer's first vineyard.
Fact 02
Wines are vinified and bottled on-site for quality control.
Fact 03
Vineyards are between 35 and 60 years old.
Fact 04
Priority is given to organic treatments in the vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Le Pré des Suves begins with a manual harvest and selection of grapes. The fruit is then de-stemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 20 to 25 days, using natural yeasts and maintaining controlled temperatures up to 28°C. Gravitational pump-overs are employed during fermentation. Following fermentation, the Syrah grapes are aged separately in French oak barrels for 4 to 6 months. The wine then undergoes a further maturation period of 6 to 12 months in concrete tanks before bottling. The producer emphasizes respecting the environment and allowing the terroir to express itself.
