Le Lion des Corbières
AOP Corbières
Jean Vialade became wholeheartedly involved in the resurgence of quality and the identity of our region. A humanist by conviction, an Occitan by heart and the leader of the viticulture action committees, he was dubbed "The Lion of the Corbières" by the French national press. This organic intellectual, visionary, and chairman of the Ribaute co-operative winery for over 20 years pioneered organic wines, making Ribaute the first 100% organic European village. Third-generation Jordi pays tribute to his grandfather and to this era of southern winegrowwing by releasing "Le Lion des Corbières" label.
Grenache Carignan Syrah
16°C
The vineyards are located directly below an amphitheatre hollowed out by the river Orbieu, in the Lagrasse area, at the foot of Mount Alaric. Partly sheltered by the southern tip of Mount Alaric from the westerly ‘Cers’ wind that blows across lower Languedoc, Lagrasse enjoys a Mediterranean climate that is very conducive to late ripening. The elevation of the vineyard, between 100 and 150 metres above sea level, mitigates the high summer temperatures.
An 11-hectare vineyard mostly planted to red vine varieties. The vines are trained and yields range from 30 to 40 hl/ha.
The grapes are partly picked by hand and partly by machine. The fruit is destemmed and crushed then undergoes cold pre-fermentation soaking and pumping over during fermentation. Maceration lasts one month.
This wine makes the perfect partner for cold cuts, roast poultry and mature cheeses.
This compelling red wine is aromatic and fruity with supple tannins, flowing into ripe notes of garrigue herbs and cherries. Drink within the first three years. Drinking temperature: 16°C.
