Crous Saint Martin Les Goupilles Cairanne 2019

25% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 25% Carignan

Crous St Martin is a collaboration between Rhone expert Harry Bosmans and Eric Bonnet of Domaine Bastide Saint Dominique.  The vines are located between the villages of Cairanne and Rasteau, having a red – brown alluvial soil with a high iron content, located against the slopes.  30 day steel vat vinification at up to 28°C, cap punching, a little pumping over, mostly aged in stainless, with a small portion in used 228-litre oak casks (Syrah-Mourvèdre) raised 15 months, unfined, unfiltered.  

Bright ruby with carmine reflection.  Complex nose with delicate red berry aromas.  Mouth is delicious with beautiful volume and silky tannins.  14.5% ABV