2021 Domaine Elian Da Ros 'Outre Rouge', Cotes du Marmandais, France Royal Tokaji pressed with whole clusters

pressed with whole clusters

Principally planted to Nerello Mascalese

Aged for ~ 11 months half in old oak

All of the Pinot in 21 had sluggish ferments to varying degrees due to the drought

“Cat-silver” is how the Strohmeiers call the silicate stones with very thin layers sparkling on the soil of all their vineyards

2021 Domaine Elian Da Ros 'Outre Rouge', Cotes du Marmandais, France Royal Tokaji pressed with whole clustersThis rouge clair (light red) is something between a red and ros, and is produced from a blend of 85% Abouriou, with the rest equal parts Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc. The grapes are vinified using three different techniques carbonic maceration, saigne, and press then blended in tank, and aged in foudres on the fine lees to make an unusual and surprising wine thats perfect when served slightly chilled.