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Indigo 2019 Charlotte e Aurelien Houillon
Indigo 2019 is one of the flagship wines of the domaine run by Aurelien Houillon and his wife Charlotte; it is the result of a perfect blend of Syrah and Grenache Noir from vines about 20 years old in their final year of organic and biodynamic conversion.
Tucked away in a small valley (300 m above sea level) at the foot of majestic Mont Ventoux, the domaine and its vines benefit from a very special microclimate: a north-south stream flows past the farm and cools the temperature, while the forest to the east blocks the morning sun, preserves dew and increases humidity; a perfect combination of factors in this otherwise hot and dry area. The soils are characterized by the local "safre," a fine, friable sand from the Miocene epoch, mixed with clay and blue/gray marl.
Fresh grapes are harvested at dawn in small crates. They are destemmed by hand and undergo semi-carbonic maceration in stainless steel tanks. The tanks are sealed with a "chapeau flottant" (floating lid) that traps CO2, keeps the cap submerged and prevents bacterial growth. The fermenting juice goes through a pigeage, a remontage (solo) and a cuvaison that lasts 10 to 14 weeks. This is followed by élevage in a mix of stainless steel and old barrels 7 to 10 years old.
The cellar is buried under the north-facing corner of the farmhouse, which provides perfect conditions for long aging on the lees and bottling "sans souffre."
The 2019 Indigo expresses intense notes of black fruit, spice, violets, licorice, an intense, clean, fruity and enveloping palate and a long, lingering finish.
REGION: Rhône Valley (France)
GRAPES: 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir
