Domaine des Cassagnoles - Floc de Gascogne rosé

Estate

Domaine des Cassagnoles

Cuvée

Floc de Gascogne

Designation

Vin de liqueur

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

2/3 Jus de raisins (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot) et 1/3 Armagnac (100% issu de la distillation d'Ugni Blanc)

Terroirs

Clay-limestone and boulbènes

Viticulture

Reasoned, HVE certified

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

In the 1st year, the Armagnac grape varieties are harvested and distilled (only for the white varieties) in inert stainless steel tanks for 12 months. In the 2nd year, the red grape varieties (for Floc rosé, white for Floc blanc) are harvested, then bled and macerated (to extract the juice and obtain a coloration), then the musts are put into vats up to 2/3 to be able to add the remaining 1/3 in Armagnac (this is called mutage). This mixture is kept in vats for several months before being sold on March 15th of the 3rd year.

Alcohol content

17%

Residual sugars

Glucose / Fructose: 150-190 g/l

Eye

Deep, brilliant ruby colour

Nose

Notes of stewed fruit (plum), hint of vanilla

Mouth

Large scale

Serve

AT 8-10°C

Drink before

2030+

Production

According to the official charter, the name is "Floc Rosé", although "Floc Rouge" is more commonly used (it's the same product).