ELEVAGE® Rene Rostaing Puech Noble – 6045378740383

In the late 1990s, René Rostaing and his wife purchased a property in the Côteaux du Languedoc near Nîmes. The estate, originally named Puech Chaud, is now known as Puech Noble. Located on a small plateau, the ground is covered with galets roulés – rounded stones – very similar to those found in parts of nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape. At 150m higher than most of Châteauneuf, however, Puech Noble is significantly cooler and offers a fresher character in its wines. The estate gave the Rostaings a chance to produce Syrah on the limestone soils so beloved by many French growers. Bolstered with small amounts of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Rolle, Puech Noble is today producing some of the South’s most beautiful wines.

Notes from the Winemaker
This cuvee is a blend of 80% Syrah, 10% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre, three of the region’s finest grape varieties. The wine displays the structure and power of the region, but with a finesse and depth that come from its terroir. 
It ages well, with an appealing freshness and balance.

Technical Information:

Appellation: Coteaux-Du-Languedoc

Vineyard: The vineyard site is quite cool, containing large limestone cobbles near the town of Nimes.

Vinification: Traditional vinification, including wild yeast fermentation. Stem inclusion and length of maceration depend on the vintage.
Aging: Aged in a mix of 225 and 500 liter barrels.