Montmija Syrah Rosé
IGP Pays d'Oc
It is the Occitan name (mount of the middle in French) of the hill on which is leaned Ribaute the Vialade family village. My father, Jean - a visionary of his time - planted his vineyard there, cultivated it in the tradition of Organic Agriculture from the 1970 's onwards. Montmija is the benchmark when it comes to organic wine. It is the authentic organic brand which gives its name to a collection of southern and global grape varieties expressive of the Mediterranean. In these grape varieties I am looking for fruitness, the lightly scented florescence of the garrigue scrubland. These are wines of style where we discover the immensity of the Corbières the beauty of the Pays Cathare, land of history, land of freedom.
Grenache Syrah
10-12°C
The vineyards are located near the Camargue, on the border with the sandy soils around the Gulf of Lion. The soils are sandy clay and the climate is typically Mediterranean – hot and windy. The wind promotes pollination, dries the leaves and surface soils and reduces mildew pressure, making the site suitable for organic farming.
The vines are pruned in simple guyot to be easily cultivated mechanically. The grapes are healthy and are brought to the winery at peak ripeness. All of the vines are trained using the Cordon de Royat system and yields total 70 hl per hectare.
The grapes are entirely harvested by machine by night. The grapes are protected using dry ice as soon as they enter the hoppers. The fruit is then macerated at low temperatures in an air-free environment for 2 to 4 hours in the press. The juice is subsequently cold clarified (10 to 12°C) and racked before fermentation. After a small amount of yeast is added, fermentation takes place at low temperatures – 14°C to 16°C – to maximise development of aroma.
The perfect partner for light, modern and fun cuisine.
Light pink. Persistent, aromatic nose of boiled sweets. Notes of peach and pear. Fresh, well-balanced and ligering palate. Drink young, within the first 18 months after bottling.
