Domaine de l'Horizon Cotes Catalanes Rouge 'L'Esprit de l'Horizon' 2021 Northern Rhone Levet’s typical smoky and savage

Levet’s typical smoky and savage character is here counterpointed by an elegant

Fermentation begins and slowly progresses until the sugar level reaches 16% to 18%

The final blend includes 4% Viognier

dusty tannins that give length and breed

Cornalin was the first red variety planted in the Valais region centuries ago and remains exclusive to the valley

Domaine de l'Horizon Cotes Catalanes Rouge 'L'Esprit de l'Horizon' 2021 Northern Rhone Levet’s typical smoky and savageThe LEsprit Rouge comprises 60% Carignan and 40% Syrah, from vines between 15 and 30 years of age (as of 2015), and the Syrah, originally planted by Gauby, is actually some of the oldest Syrah in the area. Thomas leaves about one third whole clusters during the vinification in order to provide spice, structure, and complexity, and the wine spends one year in a blend of foudres and demi muidsall used. As with all the red wines, pigeage is performed