Grand Vin 2018, Fabre Montmayou

The grapes are grown on very old vines - some dating back to 1908 and harvested in tiny yields according to plot selection. The vines undergo de-leafing and a green harvest to maximise light exposure and air circulation to the grapes. The grapes are hand harvested into small trays to preserve and protect the fruit. Cold maceration is carried out at 10°C-12°C for 5 days prior to fermentation 30 days with indigenous yeast only. Four pumpings a day at 29° C to preserve the optimum expression of the terroir. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.