Alexaume 2005 (Vin de Pays du Mont Baudile), a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carignan Vin de Pays du Mont Baudile Red Wine 2005 vintage Limestone and clay pebbly terraces From individual parcels Merlot 23 and 20 year old vines producing 66 hl/ha 48% Cabernet sauvignon 8 year old vines producing 65 hl/ha 29% Syrah 20 and 10 year old vines producing 43 hl/ha 13% Carignan 48 year old vines producing 35 hl/ha 10% Partly traditional maceration for 19 days with daily delestage (rack and return) or pumping over and partly whole-grape carbonic maceration for 17 and 22 days 13,5% vol. 70% in vats and 30% in used oak barrels (3, 4 and 5-year-old casks) for 4 months This brilliant garnet-red wine remains unusual and original, with notes of stewed blackberry and roasted coffee beans. On the palate it is lively, peppery and easy-drinking. Serve at 16°C. Perfect with grilled lamb chops with rosemary or duck confit with garlic. 12th-13th June 2006 32.590 bottles Not available 2004 ale2004_en.xml 2006 ale2006_en.xml 2007 ale2007_en.xml cres_ricards_alexaume.jpg ale2005_fr.xml Français