Les P’tits Bois

Domaine Saint Cyr

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Type

Red Wine

Appellation

Moulin-a-Vent

Variety

100% Gamay

Viticulture
Vineyard name

From a small parcel of “classé cru” next to “La Bruyère” vinified separately in exceptional years.

Soil type

Alluvial granite soil

Vine age30 years
ExpositionSouthwest exposure
Vinification

Cold carbonic maceration for 15 days; alcoholic fermentation with native yeast beginning on day 11; natural malolactic fermentation. Minimal sulfites added at bottling, unfiltered.

Elevage50% is aged in old oak barrels for 10 months.
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Additional info
Total production average35 HL/hectare - 3,000 bottles