Minima Moralia Devotion - 2010
“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.” - Henry Miller
Organisation of the vineyard: The Domain disposes of 8 hectares of Syrah, 46 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 hectares of Marselan, planted at a density of 5 000 plants per hectare. The orientation of the plants is from North to South, on a mix of argil and gravel, placed over a limestone layer. The pruning type is single Guyot. Plots were selected that yield 6 to 8 t/ha.
Winemaking method: The grapes are hand-harvested. Cabernet Sauvignon and Marselan underwent classical maceration-fermentation in piston winemakers, whereas for Syrah we chose carbonic maceration of undestemmed grapes. Aging was made in first and second use French and American oak barrels, for 6 to 12 months.
Tasting notes: On the first contact, this is a wine with a timid attack, with dark notes of dry figs and wood, earth and ink darkness. It instantly unveils the jam and fresh fruits nuances, doubled by a less noticeable range of flavours which contribute to completing the whole: tobacco, fine leather, pepper and spices, a tinge of vanilla and an unperceivable allusion to exotic fruit. The taste seems an encounter of youth and maturity, with well measured, perfectly integrated tannins, confering weight and balance to a youthful acidity that reduces somewhat the austere nuances of the wine.
Recommended serving temperature: 16ºC – 18ºC. The possible deposits certify the minimal intervention performed on the wine.
Devotion – Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marselan (red, dry)
Awards
2010 vintage 88 Parker Points, Silver Nova
Monaco, 2013 Femmes et Vins du Monde, Silver
China, Hong Kong, 2013 China Wine Awards, Gold and Best of Class
USA, 2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Packaging and Design Competition, Silver
USA, 2012 Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition, Silver Nova
Monaco, 2012 Femmes et Vins du Monde, Bronze
USA, 2012 San Francisco International Wine Competition, Commended
UK, 2013 International Wine Challenge, Commended
UK, 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards.
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