Les Vins de Vienne - Côtes du Rhône - Les Cranilles Rouge 2009

Wine:

Côtes du Rhône les Cranilles 2009 takes us down one route: the one that leads to pleasure. Everything about this wine is alluring. Its substance is rich and soft and the fruit overflows with intensity. Absolutely mouth watering.

Vinification:

Harvests totally de-stalked, traditional vinification for three to four weeks. Punching down of the cap and pumping over. Aging for a period of 12 months of which 75% in vat and 25% in oak casks.

Color:

Dark, elegant colour

Nose:

Generous and harmonious on the nose, red and dark fruit aromas.

Palate:

Fresh, crisp and delicious on the palate with tasty fruity notes. Enjoyable drinking throughout.

Temperature:

Serve between 15 and 17°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grills, roast meat, starters.

Cellar aging:

Drinking well now

The history of Vienne wines started in 1996, when Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard and François Villard decided to replant some vines in the ancient Seyssuel vineyard area, on the left bank of the Rhône, upstream from Vienne. Under the Sotanum brand, the wine, sold as "vin de pays des collines rhodaniennes" was an immediate hit. The venture took a radical turn from 2002, with the arrival of Pierre Jean Villa. The Vienne wines now come from 18 hectares of vineyard property.