COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
PRODUCER
Domaine des 3 Lys
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine des 3 Lys Les Truffes Noires 2021 is an AOP Côtes-du-Rhône red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, produced by VIGNOBLES ET TERROIR SAINT-BENEZET. The blend consists of 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 10% Carignan. The estate is managed by Elise Bosse-Platière and Yann Soulairac. The vineyard terroir includes red clays, sandstones, and siliceous areas, influenced by a Mediterranean climate and the Mistral wind. The wine's name, 'Les Truffes Noires,' suggests earthy aromas. The first vintage of this wine was awarded a Double Gold Medal at Paris and Orange in 2020.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Les Truffes Noires' translates to 'Black Truffles'.
Fact 02
The wine's first vintage received a Double Gold Medal.
Fact 03
Domaine des 3 Lys is situated in Rochegude, a commune in the Vaucluse department.
Fact 04
The estate cultivates 30 hectares of vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine des 3 Lys Les Truffes Noires 2021 is a red wine produced from a blend of Syrah (60%), Grenache (30%), and Carignan (10%). The grapes are grown in a terroir characterized by red clays, sandstones, and siliceous soils in the Southern Rhône Valley. The vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate and the Mistral wind. Winemaking practices are described as exemplary, though specific details on fermentation and aging are not provided. The wine's profile is noted for its intensity and depth.
