{"product_id":"tutiac-tout-roupit-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-rouge-2019-13-750ml","title":"Tutiac - TOUT Roupit Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Rouge 2019 13.5% 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES\u003cbr\u003e85 % merlot , 15 % petit verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN Eyrans and Cartelègue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOIL\u003cbr\u003eDeep, coarse-textured calcosol with pebbles under gravel topsoil. Thissoil retains warmth and is conducive to early ripening.\u003cbr\u003eIt also overlays a2-metre deep hard, slightly fragmented, limestone bedrock.\u003cbr\u003eThis physical barrier limits the depth of the roots, promoting the gradual onset of moderate water stress from véraison (colour change) throughout ripening. This restricts the sizeof the grapes, boosting the synthesis of phenolic compounds a n d concentration of anthocyanins. The thick, deeply- coloured skins are highly tannic and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVITICULTURE\u003cbr\u003eSustainable pruning, bud pruning, leaf thinning, green harvesting. The high leaf canopy\u003cbr\u003erapidly consumes thesoil's water reserves by evapotranspiration and ensures an adequate leaf-to-fruit ratio, propitious to good concentration and extraction.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapesare picked early in the morning at optimum ripeness(slightly overripe), topreserve their intrinsic fruitiness and full aromatic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYIELD 54 hl\/ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFERMENTATION AND AGEING\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes from each plot were fermented separately 1( vat =1 plot) with72-hour cold pre-fermentation maceration (10°C), vatting at 26°C for 71 days with daily pumping over, \"quick\" malolactic fermentation (inbarrel for the Cabernets). The wines were put into barrels previouslyusedfor 2\/3 vintages earlier than usual, ni November, and aged\u003cbr\u003efor 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eDeep, concentrated ruby-red colour. The complex nose displays notes of red fruit compote, liquorice\u003cbr\u003eand spices combined with oaky notes reminiscent of mint and mocha.\u003cbr\u003eStarts out full-bodied, fleshy, and generous on the palate with good concentration and fine,delicate tannins. The overall impression is well-balanced\u003cbr\u003eand fresh. Discreet red fruit and moorland aromas follow throughon the palate. Alovely long aftertaste underpinned by ripe fruit aromas. All in all, a very subtle, elegant wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOD \u0026amp; WINE PAIRINGS\u003cbr\u003eGrilled or marinated game, entrecôte steak, duck breast, steak tartare and beef carpaccio, lamprey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tutiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45423139291180,"sku":"TOUT-Roupit2019","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/3220\/0236\/files\/TutiacRoupit_9845957e-3dc4-4816-9c60-222fac520a64.png?v=1775004622","url":"https:\/\/mylocalspirits.com.au\/products\/tutiac-tout-roupit-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-rouge-2019-13-750ml","provider":"mylocalspirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}