OXY No.3 Grenache BottleSize:75

OXY No.3 Grenache BottleSize:75This wine is a real curiosity. It comes from old interplanted vines, vinified and aged in barrels outdoors. Fermentation is stopped naturally, leaving 40 grams of residual sugar in the wine. This sweetness is largely offset by a higher level of acidity due to the concentration of the wine, giving it a unique personality. The grapes are picked overripe in late November, direct pressed, and barrel fermented. Fermentation is naturally stopped at 40 grams

grapes thus creating a wine of great finesse

Pierre Gaillard only uses Roussanne

The nose is clearly marked by the strawberries both the fresh fruit and as jam

offering good drainage and warmth from the hot temperatures of its micro-climate

On the palate is round

joined the fermentation of the Saleres vineyard

exotic aromas of ripe wild cherries and berry fruit complemented by notes of sweet spices with an underlying saline accent and a silky texture

Drink it young

as the time goes by

This has the wonderful spiciness you'd expect from a Syrah

The vineyard has a patchwork of unique soil structures: sandy in some areas

Full-bodied wine