Domaine La Manarine 2021 Carignan, Vaucluse IGP

Carignan is susceptible to over-production, particularly when the vine is young, compromising quality. Working with Carignan, it is essential to control yields to insure quality, so old bushvines are a must, as is the case with this wine from Gilles Gasq. Gasq first produced a wine from these vines in 2014.

Vineyard Notes: From the 3 ha Alcyon parcel just outside of Travaillan with deep solis of silt and clay. Average vine age is 35 years old.

Winemaking Notes: Following total destemming, the wine ferments spotaneously in stainless steel tanks. Cuvaison lasts around 20 days. The wine is racke following malolactic fermentation (also spontaneous) and remains on its fine lees until assemblage prior to bottling. Unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes: With a deep color, acidity and plenty of tannins, the fruit is savory and herb-streaked.