£25.52
Enjoy the rich finish with smoked and liquorice flavours of Stecia red wine. This Chateau Cres Ricards offering is crafted in France's Terrasses du Larzac region, ideal for food pairing or cellaring.
- Contains a blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 5% Cinsault, and 5% Mourvèdre.
- Aged with 45% in oak barrels for enhanced complexity.
- Best served at 15-16°C with lamb stew or spicy dishes.
- Has a cellaring potential of over 10 years under optimal conditions.
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Stecia captivates with its lovely red garnet colour and an intense nose featuring smoky and mineral notes. On the palate, it offers silky tannins, remarkable freshness, and a rich finish accented by smoked and liquorice flavors.
Country of origin: France. Storage: With a cellaring potential of over 10 years in optimal conditions. Package type: Glass Bottle. Recycling information: Glass.
Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide / Sulphites. Dietary Information: Not Suitable for Vegetarians or Vegans.
Brand: Chateau Cres Ricards. This Estate was created in 1960, at the place known as Crès Ricards, in the village of Ceyras. In 2010 Jean Claude Mas acquired the 27 ha belonging to the Château, extending the estate to 42 ha in 2013. He was fascinated by the fantastic terroir of the Terrasses du Larzac, which produces silky wines with intense flavours.
Grape variety: 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre. Current vintage: 2021. Regional information: AOP Terrasses du Larzac.
Serving suggestions: Best served at 15/16 °C, this wine will be a fine match for a well-seasoned lamb stew or even hot, spicy dishes. Winemaker: Jean Claude Mas. Vinification details: Upon arrival, the grapes are sorted on a selection table. Traditional winemaking methods are used for the Grenache, with daily racking or pumping over and maceration lasting between 2 and 4 weeks. The Carignan undergoes carbonic maceration with whole bunches for 15-18 days. For aging, 45% of the blend is placed in oak barrels for 8 months - 1/3 in French oak, 2/3 in American oak - using a mix of new barrels, one-year-old barrels, and two-year-old barrels. The remaining 55% is aged in stainless steel vats.
