COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Domaine Rostaing
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Rostaing's Puech Noble Rouge is a red wine from the AOC Languedoc region of France. The 2021 vintage is primarily composed of Syrah (around 80%), with Grenache and Mourvèdre making up the remainder. The vineyard is situated in Langlade, west of Nîmes, on limestone soils. Domaine Rostaing, founded by René Rostaing, is celebrated for its Northern Rhône wines, and the Puech Noble estate represents an extension of their winemaking philosophy to the Languedoc terroir. The 2021 vintage is noted for its favorable conditions, contributing to the wine's quality and intensity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Rostaing is more famous for its Northern Rhône wines.
Fact 02
The wine is primarily Syrah, but with a Southern Rhône touch from Grenache and Mourvèdre.
Fact 03
Vineyards are maintained mechanically without herbicides.
Fact 04
René Rostaing prefers minimal new oak to let the fruit and terroir shine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Puech Noble Rouge involves partial destemming of the grapes, followed by fermentation and maceration for approximately three weeks. Fermentation is conducted using indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging for several months in oak barrels, with a limited proportion of new oak. Vineyard management includes mechanical maintenance without the use of herbicides.
