Safranée Château Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes AOP 2023

Costières de Nîmes 100% Syrah from micro-selection on quartz pebbles and red clays. Violine color, raspberry nose, fine and silky palate with powdery tannins. 60% of the cuvée is aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. Château Grand Escalion, 2023 vintage.

On what terroir is Safranée Château Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes AOP 2023 produced?

Micro-selection on 2 hectares, on Villafranchian quartz pebble soils deposited by the Rhône, resting on red clays. These soils produce small, well-aerated bunches, ensuring a high-quality yield. Average vine age: 24 years.

How is Safranée Château Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes AOP 2023 vinified and aged?

Harvested from September 4 to 8, 2023. Total destemming, placed in the tank without treading. 4 to 5 weeks of tank fermentation with daily pump-overs to promote a gentle diffusion of tannins. 60% of the cuvée is aged for 8 months in 2 to 4-year-old French oak barrels. Bottled on June 19, 2024.

What is the tasting profile of Safranée Château Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes AOP 2023?

Bright violine color. The nose reveals itself delicately, with subtle notes of raspberry. The palate is fine and silky, supported by a beautiful freshness. The supple texture is accompanied by a light peppery note. The length on the palate rests on powdery tannins, for a soft and elegant structure.

What dishes pair with Safranée Château Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes AOP 2023?

Charcuterie platter, Roquefort burger, or tian of Mediterranean vegetables.

At what temperature should Safranée Château Grand Escalion Costières de Nîmes AOP 2023 be served?

Open one hour before tasting, serve between 13 and 15°C. Optimum drinking window between 2024 and 2028.