Maison Cazes Cotes-du-Roussillon-Villages Alter Red 1987
In a small vintage like 1987, the great wines of Roussillon do well. Impressively fresh and long-lasting, this Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages cuvée Alter 1987 offers a gamey character, with aromas of undergrowth with a finish with notes of truffle. A ripe and suave wine perfect to accompany red meats or game in sauce.
Find the selection of 1987 wines that La Bouteille Dorée currently offers as well as our wine gift ideas: boxes of 1, 2 or 3 bottles with tasting glasses or accessories, old vintages, vintage of the year of birth.
You can also consult our selection of wines from Maison Cazes in the Côtes-du-Roussillon and Rivesaltes appellations. The estate has been operated biodynamically for more than 15 years.
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 1987
- Bottle size
- Bottle 0.75L
- Packaging
- 1 bottle
- Country
- France
- Region
- Roussillon
- Area
- Côtes-du-Roussillon
- Colour
- Red
- Type
- Red
- Soils
- Clay-limestone with rounded pebbles from the foothills of the Corbières.
- Prevalent grapes
- Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre
- Grape varieties
- Syrah 40%. Grenache noir 30%. Mourvèdre 30%.
- Winemaking
- Destemming and fermentation at 28 °C. Manual pumping over and punching down 2 times a day. Maceration for 4 weeks until pressing. Malolactic fermentation.
- Ageing
- 12 months in French oak barrels for 2/3 of the cuvée and in vats for the remaining third. After bottling, storage in an air-conditioned cellar.
- Serving temperature
- 15°C-17°C.
- Drink from
- Today
- Amateur
- Passionate
- Rating - Others
- Alcohol percentage: 13.5 % al/vol.
- Food pairings
- Red meats in sauce. Game in sauce.
- Food pairing (Meat)
- Red meats in sauce
- Food paiting (Venison)
- Game in sauce
- Availability
- Delivery within 2 to 3 working days
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