Champelrose
Grapes
Exclusively Syrah.
terrain
Granitic sands.
Location
Situated on the right bank of the Rhône, close to Valence, the area around Cornas is designated as a "Grand Terroir".An exceptionnal micro climate, granitc sands and mature vines are the winning cards to succeed in the production of wines.
Production
On average 20 000 bottles annually.
Vineyards situated on the foot of the slopes. It is composed of old vines planted in 1919 (2.5Ha) and a young parcel (15 years old) for 1.8Ha.
Vinification
New vathouse. Manual harvest in small boxes. Destemming (100%). Vinification in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks.Temperature controlled at 30-32°C.Maximum colour extraction.3 weeks of maturation. "Vin de garde" methode"
Maturing
New barrels (25%), 1 year old barrels (20%) and 2 years old barrels (55%).Bottling after 16 months of maturation.