Astros
Vieux Château d'Astros
2019
- Organic
$34.50
About this winery
The Domaine du Vieux Château d´Astros is located in the heart of the Côtes de Provence. The commandery built in the 12th century by the Templars was occupied by its builders and then by the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, known as the Knights of Malta. During the Revolution, the estate was sold. Since 1802, the Old Castle of Astros has been the property of the Maurel family. In the 1950s, the Domaine d'Astros devoted itself to the production of wines for everyday consumption and to fruit...
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Product notes
Soil and terroir: Hillside, stony, limestone and dry soils to obtain grapes with powerful and complex aromas.
Production notes
Mechanical harvest. Harvesting begins at night to allow temperatures to be controlled, which are then cooler, and thus to preserve the aromas as well as possible, which protects the harvest from oxidative phenomena accelerated by heat. When they arrive at the winery, the grapes undergo a skin maceration in order to extract the maximum aromatic characteristics from the grape varieties. Only the syrah is extracted by direct pressing. After the bleeding operation, there is a moderate pressing. After cold settling, the alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a temperature of 18 ° C maximum for 15 to 20 days. The aging is then carried out in vats for a period of three to four months before marketing.
Tasting notes
Beautiful very pale pink dress. The nose is elegant with citrus and mineral notes. The mouth, complex, elegant and concentrated, develops fresh notes of lemon and exotic fruits. Perfect for aperitif, appetizers, salads, fish, seafood and smoked salmon.