CLÉS EN MAIN 2023 - DOMAINE DES DEUX CLÉS

Appellation: Vin de France

Grape Variety: 58% Grenache noir, 28% Cinsault, 16% Piquepoul noir

Terroir: Plateau at 300m altitude exposed North-East Very windy valley exposed West. Tertiary soils of limestone clay pebbles Shale marls.

Yield: 25 hl / ha

Alcohol: 13.5%

Winemaking: Cold pre-fermentary maceration. Fermentation with native yeasts. Maceration in whole clusters, including some stems, limited extraction with few « remontages ».

Aging: 8 months in stainless steel vats to preserve fresh and fruity aromas.

Notes: The Mediterranean climate giving advanced maturity profiles, it is counterbalanced by altitude, North/East exposure and cool nights sloweing down maturation. Strong winds also help maximize this freshness, help fight against fungal diseases.

2023 was an exceptional vintage where rain was not rare, giving to the wines more balance between concentration and structure. Acidity is preserved by severely pruning the grapes, to produce great wines designed for aging.