Château la Sauvageonne Pica Broca AOP Terrasses du Larzac 2023 75cl red wine

Château la Sauvageonne is a legendary estate. Its exceptional exposure, location and terroir give it a unique character. Pica Broca means "Pic branche" in Occitan, and refers to the selection of the finest plots on the estate: old Grenache vines harvested at full maturity, with limited yields. Harvest is triggered on the basis of maturity checks, analysis of polyphenols contained in the grape skins, and daily tasting of the berries as harvest approaches. Picking healthy, ripe grapes is the essential step in achieving a high level of quality. The harvest is done by hand, and the grapes are brought to the winery in containers within the hour. The grapes are sorted and then destemmed before being placed in temperature-controlled vats. Each variety is vinified separately. The maceration period lasts 20 to 25 days. At the end of winter, the wines are transferred into new 225-litre barrels for 12 to 16 months.