Domaine Elian Da Ros - The Vineyard of Elian 2020
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 winegrower since 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 cellar. In 1998, he signed his first vintage. Today, the estate extends over 19 hectares, certified organic since 2000, and biodynamic since 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 de-stemmed 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 barrels and barrels . Each grape variety is vinified and then matured separately. The blending of the wines is done in concrete vats for 3 months .
Grapes: 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 20% Syrah