Moulin De Gassac Elise Rouge (750ml)

The Moulin de Gassac Selection comes from the finest plots of a unique terroir in Languedoc; an  amphitheater of vines facing the Mediterranean Sea and the port of Sète, the hillsides of Villeveyrac are the source of flavorful Mediterranean red wines.  The clay-limestone soil, rich in bauxite (rich in iron), is dry and well-drained.  This terroir allows the grapes to ripen, ensures a beautiful concentration of aromas , and naturally limits vine yields.

Elise rouge is made from Syrah grapes grown on limestone hillsides and limestone sandstone and marl hillsides for the Merlot.  It is an equal blend of the two grapes.  The grapes are harvested and fully destemmed, slow macerated (15 to 20 days) and fermented at 28 to 33°C.  The wine aged for 8 to 9 months in previously used barrels (1 to 3 uses).  The wine is bottled unfiltered; this may result in slight sediment in the bottle.