Domaine des Romarins AOC Côtes du Rhône, 2018

This family-owned vineyard, located close to the village of Domazan in the southern Côtes du Rhône, has been farmed by the Fabre family for four generations. Xavier Fabre’s 2018 has appealing aromas of forest fruits and herbs, grass, red cherries and redcurrants. It is the lighter side of medium bodied, developing a firm acidity on the palate. Produced from a blend of 45% Syrah, 45% Grenache with 10% Carignan. Vineyards are planted on stony clay limestone soils and are farmed with minimal impact on the environment. The estate achieved the maximum level 3 certification Haute Valeur Environnementale from the National Commission (CNCE). Hand harvested grapes were de-stemmed and fermented at 26-28°C in concrete tanks with pump-overs twice daily.