Oenothera rouge 2003 (Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc), a blend of Syrah and Grenache Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc Red Wine 2003 vintage Limestone and clay pebbly terraces From individual parcels Syrah 26 year old vines producing 35 hl/ha 75% Grenache 39 year old vines producing 40 hl/ha 25% Partly traditional maceration for 18 and 20 days with daily delestage (rack and return) or pumping over Partly whole-grape carbonic maceration for 20 days 14% vol. 12 months in new oak casks A deep purple colour. On the nose, aromas of cocoa, black cherry and blackberry dominate, followed closely by black pepper and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is full-flavoured, fleshy and harmonious, finishing beautifully on toasted aromas and stewed fruit. Serve between 16 and 18°C. To accompany a rich beef stew (such as gardianne de taureau) or veal filet in a cream and morel mushroom sauce. 3rd March 2005 3.174 bottles Not Available 2004 oen2004_en.xml 2005 oen2005_en.xml 2006 oen2006_en.xml cres_ricards_oenothera_rouge.jpg oen2003_fr.xml Français