Alongside our Bordeaux range, we also make « free expression » wines from the same terroir, with different vinifications, which give wines of a very particular style.
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that consists in unexpectedly combining two words with contradictory meanings. On our typical Bordeaux terroir, we create wines that go against Bordeaux classicism.
Our Oxymore red is characterised by:
- whole-bunch vinification to achieve unrivalled elegance
- ageing in our Georgian qvevri
- a blend of several vintages (the vintage number corresponds to the most recent vintage in the blend
Oxymore
Red
n°23
Vin de France
This blend of four vintages, primarily aged in qvevri, will surprise you with its quiet strength.
Varieties:
Merlot 85 %
Cabernet sauvignon 10 %
Cabernet franc 15 %
31 year-old vineyards on average
Blend of vintages:
2020 2 %
2021 40 %
2022 48 %
2023 10 %
Figures:
Yield : 25 hl/ha
2 907 bordelaises - 117 magnums
Alcool : 14°
pH 3,7
Total Acidity 2,89 gH2SO4 /l
Winemaking:
Maceration in qvevri and in tank
Whole bunch maceration for 5-16 days
Indigenous yeasts
Ageing:
In qvevri, wooden vats, barrels, concrete tanks and stainless steel tanks
No fining, no filtration
Disponible en boutique
Millésimes produits
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