Complexity and fruit, the winning combo !
Presentation
Presentation
The name Les Gémarelles finds its origins in the first names given to Geneviève, the mother of Florence and Jean-Baptiste Quiot. Her first name is Geneviève, Marie, Elisabeth, which gives us GE-MAR-EL.
This range of wine is a tribute to Geneviève and her ancestors from Provence.
This range of wine is a tribute to Geneviève and her ancestors from Provence.
Location
Rasteau wines are, generally speaking, marked by aromas of very ripe red and black fruits, nuanced by light scents of garrigue. On the palate, spicy notes of cocoa, licorice and leather enrich the palate.
Terroir
Our only plot in Rasteau is located on a terroir of red clay and small pebbles.
Winemaking
Total destemming. Vatting: 17 to 21 days. Aging in vats and tuns.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Advice
Serving
The ideal tasting temperature to fully enjoy all the aromas is between 14 and 16 degrees.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Dark and deep garnet color.
Ripe berries, Provençal herbs. Balance between body and freshness. Finish of spices and undergrowth.
Rasteau wines are very appreciated in their youth but they are also renowned for being great wines to keep, to be enjoyed after 8 to 10 years...
Ripe berries, Provençal herbs. Balance between body and freshness. Finish of spices and undergrowth.
Rasteau wines are very appreciated in their youth but they are also renowned for being great wines to keep, to be enjoyed after 8 to 10 years...
Food pairings
rack of pork and lamb
