Domaine Les Creisses - Les Brunes 2022
Domaine des Creisses is located in Valros, in IGP Pays de l'Hérault in Languedoc . The family property was created in the 19th century and was taken over by Philippe Chesnelong in 1998. Louis Mitjaville, his cousin, brings his expertise for winemaking and maturing. The vineyard is in sustainable protection and therefore treated as little as possible, but as much as necessary. It has just been certified High Environmental Value (HVE) . The estate has two distinct terroirs: Les Creisses and Les Brunes. Les Creisses is made up of an 11-hectare plateau of stony clay-limestone with deep soil as well as a development of 20 hectares on hillsides of Villafranchian gravel interspersed with woods. Les Brunes are brown lands of volcanic origin on hillsides planted with Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Les Brunes is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah . The harvest is destemmed and vatting for 25 days at high temperature. The wine is aged for 16 months in new French oak barrels , with selection of fine grains and medium toast plus.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah