Description
Mas Théo’s TO cuvée is an aromatic, delicious wine that showcases its juicy fruitiness. A perfectly balanced southern character. A beautiful, shimmering ruby colour. The highly expressive nose is characterised by tangy red and black berries (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry). There are also some subtle southern accents (garrigue, sweet spices) and a very elegant floral note (violet). The palate is juicy, round and indulgent, supported by smooth tannins, a refreshing tension and a reasonable length. A wine of pure pleasure, offering excellent value for money!
The cuvée in detail
- Grape varieties: 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache
- Planting density: 4,000 vines/ha, aged between 15 and 35 years
- Yield: 35 hl/ha
- Vineyard: Roussas, Les Granges Gontardes
- Soil: stony clay-limestone (Roussas) and rounded pebbles (Les Granges Gontardes)
- Altitude: 180 m
- Exposure: south
- Training system: Cordon de Royat with trellising
- Harvest: mechanical harvesting with both grape varieties vinified together by terroir
- Vinification: traditional at 22°C in food-grade fibreglass vats. Maceration for 18 days
- Yeasts: indigenous
- Filtration: none
- Ageing: 18 months in stainless steel vats
- Ageing potential: 5 to 6 years
- Certification: organic wine certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01 and biodynamic wine certified by Demeter
In the vineyard, in the cellar
Nestled in the Drôme Provençale, Laurent Clapier’s family estate spans the small appellation of Grignan-lès-Adhémar. Every stage of production is carried out by hand. Over the years, Mas Théo has demonstrated its commitment to and respect for the vineyard by obtaining certification for organic farming (2004) and then biodynamics (2011).
The Mas Théo vineyard is situated on a rather exceptional terroir. Its soil consists mainly of rounded pebbles on the surface (a former Rhône beach from the Quaternary period) and a clay subsoil of varying depth. The Mistral breeze blows over the vines throughout the year. Every stage of production is carried out by hand.
What to eat with Mas Théo’s TO cuvée?
- FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
- Grilled beef or veal, stuffed tomatoes, duck parmentier. Turkey stuffed with Ardèche chestnuts, wild boar skewers marinated in red wine and herbes de Provence, caillettes…
