2014 Jean-Luc Colombo La Belle De Mai Saint Peray

Grapes are hand-picked from 80-year-old vines on steep limestone slopes with 10% granite. The vineyards are opposite Valence in the northern Rhône Valley and benefit from a cool microclimate. GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Roussanne PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Grapes are harvested manually. The wine is fermented and matured 50% in new oak and 50% in 1-year-old barrels with malolactic fermentation in the barrels. The wine is left on the lees with a weekly stirring to extract maximum aroma for 6 months. Total time spent in barrel is 14 months. DESCRIPTION Color: Beautiful golden color Aroma: An intense floral and fruity nose with notes of iris, candied fruit and fresh hazelnuts Taste: Full-bodied with rich, concentrated flavors. Well-balanced with a lingering finish