Maison des Ardoisières - Vin de France - Silice Rouge - Red - 2024

Wine:

Delicate and refined, the 2024 Vin de France Red Silice opens with subtle aromas of pepper, smoky nuances, stone fruits, and violet, all wrapped in a perfectly ripe and fresh profile. This is a light, vibrant wine with a crisp, juicy texture, supported by discreet aging in oak barrels — adding just a hint of roundness — and fine, silky tannins. Perfect alongside a rustic country terrine or an artisanal pâté en croûte. Best enjoyed within the next three years. Rated 91/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification 100% whole grapes and 100% indigenous yeasts. Aged for 7 months in vats.
Wine from the Négoce (purchased organic grapes), not certified.

Color:

Bright, clear garnet red.

Nose:

Ripe and fresh, peppery and smoky notes mingle with stone fruit aromas and floral hints of violet.

Palate:

Already well established, this wine delicately delivers a tangy, crisp and light sap, supported by restrained ageing and delicate tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Appetisers, country-style terrines, pies and artisan pâtés.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2027.