Domaine Elian Da Ros - Vignoble d'Elian 2018
The Domaine Elian Da Ros is located in Cocumont in the Côtes du Marmandais, on the left bank of the Garonne. Elian Da Ros, son of a farmer, dreamed of being a winemaker from his childhood and began studying viticulture and oenology at the age of 14. After working in Alsace for 5 years, he returned to his region of origin and built his winery. In 1998, he signed his first vintage. Today, the estate covers 19 hectares, certified in organic farming since 2000, and biodynamicsince 2002.
Le Vignoble d'Elian is a blend of Cabernet Franc (50%), Merlot (30%) and Syrah (20%). The vines are 30 to 40 years old. The harvest is completely destemmed then transferred to open concrete vats where maceration lasts 2 to 3 weeks with light punching down for extraction. The aging lasts 16 months in foudres and pieces. Each grape variety is vinified and then matured separately. The blending of the wines is done in concrete vats for 3 months.
Grape varieties: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah