DA "L.R.T." Vin de Pays d'Oc -
    les Vins de Pays d'Oc, Domaine et
    Vignobles Astruc in Malras near Limoux,
    in the Languedoc.
   Home page Contact


   [index_bouteilles.jpg]

   Domaine et
   Vignobles Astruc
   20, Avenue du Chardonnay   11300 MALRAS (Limoux)
   [tel.gif] 00 33 4 68 31 13 26
   [fax.gif] 00 33 4 68 31 72 11
   info@dastruc.com


   [t_nosvins.gif]

           To excel in the art of wine-making, serve our partners
               and offer winelovers exactly what they expect.

                      d.A. "L.R.T." 'Limoux Red Trial'
                              Vin de Pays d'Oc

   [etiq_vinpaysdoc.gif] [carre.gif] SITUATION
   Domaine Astruc consists of 50 hectares on the "Coteaux Limouxin" of
   which 11 hectares are within the Limoux Appellation d'Origine Controlee
   and the other 39 hectares within the Vin de Pays d'Oc Appellation. The
   estate is planted with Chardonnay, Mauzac, Chenin, Viognier, Sauvignon,
   Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Malbec. It has built its
   reputation thanks to its unique soils and climate. Since 1802, Domaine
   Astruc has been renowned for the quality of its wines.

   [carre.gif] SOILS
   Limestone and chalk for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep Limestone and
   gravel for the Merlot.

   [carre.gif] VINEYARD
   22 years old Cabernet and 25 years old Merlot. Syrah is over 18 years
   old. 45 hl per hectare yield on average.

   [carre.gif] GRAPE VARIETIES
   55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah.

   [carre.gif] VINIFICATION
   Partly hand picked and partly mechanical harvest at night in order to
   avoid premature oxidation.
   Destemming of the grape, each grape variety is vinified separately.
   Fermentation at 25°C. 10 days maceration for the Cabernet, 12 days for
   the Merlot, 14 days for the Syrah under temperature control (28°C
   maximum).
   The "assemblage" is made in November before putting the wine in
   barrels.

   [carre.gif] AGEING
   60% of the blend is aged in oak barrel for 8 months (60% American oak,
   40% French).
   The other 40% of the blend is matured in stainless steel.

   [carre.gif] TASTING NOTES
   Color: Deep purple red with ruby tints.
   Nose: Elegant and complex with a quintescence of plums, spices and
   blackberries aromas finishing on spicy vanilla and liquorice notes.
   Palate: Well balanced with smooth but present tannins. Long finish with
   cocoa notes.

   [carre.gif] FOOD AND WINE
   Best served at 17°C, with pastas, barbecues, poultry, game, terrines
   and medium to strong cheeses.
   Also delightful with chocolate cake as dessert.

   [carre.gif] IN YOUR CELLAR GARDE
   If stores in good conditions, this wine can be kept up to 10 years. It
   will be at its best from mid 2005 until 2008.

                                                                  Back/Top

     __________________________________________________________________


   Home page o History o The Team o Location o Terroir and Grape Varieties
                          o Wine-making techniques
    Our wines o Crémant and Blanquette de Limoux o Latest News o Contact

   [historique2.gif]

   [organigramme2.gif]

   [situation2.gif]

   [terroirs_cepages2.gif]

   [vinfication2.gif]

   [nosvins2.gif]

   [cremant_blanquette2.gif]

   [actualites2.gif]

   [d.gif]

   [a.gif]

   [g.gif]

   [logo_index.gif]