A top-notch Humagne Rouge from Maye.
| Winemaker | Simon Maye et Fils |
|---|---|
| Features | Unoaked, Vegetarian and Vegan |
| Style | Red, Still, Dry, Single Variety |
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Grapes are grown in a vineyard called "Tzouma" or "Zoumaz" at the foot of the Massif du Haut de Cry. This is a dry arid site with limestone soils and a hot microclimate influenced by heat retained in the rockface above the site. Yield 60 hl/hectare. The grapes were very mature when late harvested with 95° Oechsle. Full destemming with a 21 day maceration/fermentation and twice daily pigeage followed by tank ageing until a July bottling.
A deep red with peppery wild aromas, full-bodied with dark red fruit flavours, again pepper and minerals all evident on the long finish. Good companion for lamb pasta and cheese dishes. Serve 16-18°C.
2009: 12% ABV.
Ben says of the 2012 (July 2016):This is a wine to get now and drink now. There are only a few bottles left and they are at their peak. Do not leave it too late!
Ben says of the 2012 (February 2018): This is still one to get and drink now and it is still fantastic! How much longer it can remain so good, I don't know.
| Style | Red, Still, Dry, Single Variety |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Simon Maye et Fils |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Region | Valais |
| Features | Unoaked, Vegetarian and Vegan |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Varieties | Humagne Rouge |
| Ripeness | Normal |
| Product Code | 4110139 |
|---|---|
| Size | 75cl |
| Product Code | 4112050 |
|---|---|
| Size | 75cl |
| Alcohol | 11.8 |
| Last Tasted | 14 Feb 2018 |
| mature evolution? | No |
| Keep Until | 2025 |
| Case Size | 6 |
| Acidity | 4 g/l |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| In a nutshell | A delicious rarity |
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