After a dry winter, with the soil mineralising under the best possible conditions, the early spring was marked by frosts which had a severe impact on the Côtes du Rhône vineyards. Despite this, the terroirs of Maison Sinnae were relatively spared, which enabled the vegetative cycle to get underway with average earliness. The rather rainy spring gave rise to abundant flowering. This produced fresh, taut rosés, powerful, tannic reds and an exceptional white vintage.
Presentation
Presentation
This cuvée, Excellence de l'Olivetto, highlights the typicity of the two main appellations of the Maison Sinnae winegrowers' vineyards. This cuvée honours the typicality of the terroir of the Côtes du Rhône Village Chusclan appellation. This wine is born from a selection of plots in order to highlight the qualitative aspect of this appellation, and to sublimate the typicity of the terroir which makes the wines of our House so unique.
Location
This cuvée comes from the vineyard that stretches around the village of Chusclan, in the south-east of France on the right bank of the Rhône.
Terroir
The selection is carried out on vines grown on a limestone terroir at the foot of the hillside, near the hill dominated by the Château de Gicon.
Winemaking
100% traditional vinification (crushed and destemmed harvest). 10 to 20 days of vatting.
Varietals
Carignan
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature 15-17°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Visual appearance
A beautiful deep garnet robe that is bright and engaging.
At nose
The nose is marked by clean and expressive fruit where aromas of ripe cherries and strawberries mingle with sweet spices.
On the palate
Indulgent liquorice tannins build a tender and suave palate to the wine.
Classic food and wine pairings
Game, Poultry
