Ratings
RVF 93
Identity
| Producer | Domaine de la Touraize |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Ploussard |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | light red, slender and transparent |
| Aroma | aromas of black fruit, bay leaf, rosemary, dried hay, pepper, citrus zest, and red apples |
| Palate | dense and intense texture with a tasty, crisp sip, light yet persistent palate, mineral depth, elegant and refined |
| Finish | persistent finish with mineral and spice notes |
| Food Pairing | grilled chicken, grilled vegetables, pâté croûte, Kopin cheese, light red meat dishes |
| Serving Temp | 14 |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in concrete eggs and barrels, including 80% large foudres and 20% terracotta jar for one year |
| Fermentation | semi-carbonic maceration for two weeks in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, no additives |
Terroir
| Soil | grey marl, blue marl |
| Vine Age | vines aged 20 to 40 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested by hand in 20 kg containers, cane pruning (Guyot), arch trained, organic matter added at end of winter |
Interesting facts
| Named 'La Cabane' after the hut in the vineyard where the team takes lunch; Domaine de la Touraize is an 8-generation family estate dating back to 1704; vines are old, some up to 40 years for this wine; natural wine made with indigenous yeasts and no additives; low alcohol around 12.5% |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |