Domaine Valent D'oc Pinot Noir Red
Domaine Valent D'oc Pinot Noir Red
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The Domaine Valent Pinot Noir, from the Pays d’Oc appellation, is an elegant, fruity, and supple red wine, crafted with particular care during vinification to reveal its red fruit aromas and fine tannins.
Origin and Grape Variety
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Languedoc-Pays d’Oc, Southern France
Vintage:
Terroir: Typical clay-limestone soils of the region, favorable to Pinot Noir cultivation, which appreciates a rather cool, continental climate to express its full finesse
Vinification
Harvest: Mechanical, at optimal ripeness
Process: Cold pre-fermentation maceration for approximately 72 hours to extract delicate aromas. The grapes are destemmed and crushed before fermentation.
Fermentation: In tanks at a moderate temperature of 25°C for approximately 12 days, with light pump-overs and punch-downs to preserve the wine's suppleness and balance
Organoleptic characteristics
Appearance: Light to medium red, low intensity but bright
Nose: Aromatic with fresh and fruity notes of red fruits, notably cherry, and sometimes light floral notes
Palate: Supple, easy-drinking, with fresh acidity and easy to drink. The wine offers elegant and soft tannins, making it accessible and pleasant when young. It is light to moderately full-bodied
Alcohol content and other data
Alcohol: Approximately 13% ABV
Allergens: Contains sulfites
Tasting advice and food pairings
This Pinot Noir d'Oc is ideal served slightly chilled (around 14-16°C) to fully enjoy its freshness. It pairs perfectly with:
Roasted or grilled white meats
Light game meats
Mild cheeses
Dishes with mushrooms or grilled vegetables
Summary
The Domaine Valent Pinot Noir is a wine representative of the Pays d’Oc region, showcasing a fruity and easy-drinking Pinot Noir, with careful vinification that seeks to preserve the freshness and aromas of the grape variety. It is a charming wine, suitable for drinking while young but retaining a certain aging potential if properly stored
