Oenothera rouge 2004 (Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc), a blend of Syrah and Grenache Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc Red Wine 2004 vintage Limestone and clay pebbly terraces From individual parcels Syrah 27 year old vines producing 33 hl/ha 75% Grenache 40 year old vines producing 40 hl/ha 25% Partly traditional maceration for 19 and 20 days with daily delestage (rack and return) or pumping over Partly whole-grape carbonic maceration for 22 days 14,5% vol. 12 months in new oak casks A beautiful deep purple colour. A complex bouquet of spices (cloves and white pepper), cocoa beans and black cherries. On the palate it is delicately toasted, full-flavoured and supported by smooth tannins; it finishes on refreshing sweet liquorice. Serve at 18°C. To accompany a rich beef stew (such as gardianne de taureau), a veal filet in a cream and morel mushroom sauce or a veal cutlet with wild chanterelle mushrooms. 29th March 2006 3.459 bottles Not Available 2003 oen2003_en.xml 2005 oen2005_en.xml 2006 oen2006_en.xml cres_ricards_oenothera_rouge.jpg oen2004_fr.xml Français