Fermentation took place on the
skins for about seven days, after which it was given an extended maceration
period of about one week. The wine was then pressed into a combination of
70% new and 30% second-fill 300-litre French oak barrels. After malolactic
fermentation, the wine was racked and then returned to the barrels to total
18 months of barrel maturation.
Will complement venison bourguignon, ribeye
steak with black pepper sauce, duck breast with beetroot risotto, or baked ham
with char-grilled fruit.