Stécia 2006 (Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc), a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan Appelation Coteaux du Languedoc Red wine 2006 vintage Limestone and clay pebbly terraces From individual parcels Syrah 21 and 11 year old vines producing 44 hl/ha 60% Grenache 42 year old vines producing 39 hl/ha 25% Carignan 49 year old vines producing 44 hl/ha 15% Partly traditional maceration and partly cold pre-fermentation for 20 and 22 days with daily delestage (rack and return) or pumping over. Partly whole-grape carbonic maceration for 15 and 14 days. 13% vol. 12 months in vats and bottle-age for 12 months The explosive aromas of this wine remain its most outstanding trait, with notes of menthol veering to camphor, gunflint and fresh blackcurrants. On the palate it is silky and refreshing with pleasing, cooling aromas. Serve at 16°C with a steak grilled with garrigue herbs, spit-roasted lamb or pork tenderloin with morel mushrooms or as an accompaniment to all sorts of tapas. Discover it also with a Moroccan chicken and lime tagine. 21st and 22th May 2008 16.326 bottles Available 2002 ste2002_en.xml 2003 ste2003_en.xml 2004 ste2004_en.xml 2005 ste2005_en.xml 2007 ste2007_en.xml cres_ricards_stecia.jpg ste2006_fr.xml Français To order this vintage in our eBay wine store! Want more information before ordering? If you live outside France, please contact us before bidding to discuss delivery charges and taxes