Domaine py

www.domaine-py.com

  • Establish in: 2003
  • Domaine size: 160 hectares
  • Location:  Douzens, at the heart of the Cathar Country, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees at the foot of the mount Alaric.

     

A terroir: Ideally exposed with a climate characterized by marine and western flows, clay-limestone soil Thanks to a traditional vineyard for these wines of the corbières appellation (old carignan, grenache, syrah, cinsault) as well as its range of wines (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay) the estate maintains a spirit of authenticity in all its cultural, vinification and breeding methods, combining tradition and modernity.

A philosophy: Respecting our heritage and our terroir, we are aware of our role in preserving it. That is why we have chosen to drive our vineyards and lands in Agricultural Biologicals since 2008. All conditions are fulfilled to develop wines of great qualities.

Our products: The estate is ranked among the greatest crus of the Corbières The results and rewards obtained live up to our expectations, always determined to give the Domaine Py its nobility, to position our wines among the greatest wines of Languedoc .

 

 
 

Cuvée antoine 

  • Year: 2004
  • Appélation:  AOP Corbière 
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Syrah 45%, Grenache 30%, Carignan 25%
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Clay and Chalky
  • Situation & Exposure: South of France, Languedoc Roussillon, the vines are exposed on the foothills of the Alaric mountain - North slop - in between Carcassonne and Narbonne
  • Vine density per hectare: 4400
  • Average age of vines: 30 to 90 years 
  • Vignification: Traditional by pigeage and reassembly long vatting
  • Maturing: 11 month in barrel for the Syrah part 
  • Ageing: 6 years 
  • Tasting Notes: Intense nose, red fruits, vanilla, ample and supple mouth a harmonious and elegant wine.
 

Cuvée Lucien 

  • Year: N/A
  • Appélation:  AOC Corbière Red 
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Syrah 30% Grenache 15%, Carignan 55%
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Clay and limestone and granular 
  • Situation & Exposure: N/A
  • Vine density per hectare: Average yield of 30 hl / ha
  • Average age of vines: The vines are between 40 and 90 years
  • Vignification: Maceration in whole bunches for the old Carignan and traditional winemaking for other varieties by punching and winding with stemming and temperature control 
  • Maturing: Fermentation 25 days. Separate Husbandry different plots and grape varieties in new barrels for Carignan and barrels a wine for other grape varieties. Bottling after refining in barrels of different batches of barrels
  • Ageing: N/A
  • Tasting Notes:  N/A
 

Cuvée mondière 

  • Year: N/A
  • Appélation:  AOC Corbière Red 
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Syrah 35% Grenache 20%, 45% Carignan Old
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Chalky clay Sol  
  • Situation & Exposure: N/A
  • Vine density per hectare: Average Yield 35 to 40 hl / ha 
  • Average age of vines: N/A
  • Vignification: Manual harvest. Vinication traditional with destemming and temperature control. Separate vinification of different parcels. Tank for breeding and 75% in barrels. Bottling after blend the different varieties and breeding Of three months in tank for a refining of the harmony of the wine.
  • Maturing: Fermentation 20 days on average to favor the balance of fruit 
  • Ageing: N/A
  • Tasting Notes:  N/A