Closerie des Lys Les Fruitieres Rouge

'Soils are clay and limestone situated at altitudes from 300 and 500 windswept meters above sea level. Climate is Mediterranean with nocturnalfreshness due to the Pyrenées Mountains. Based on Merlot with 20% each of Cab Franc, Grenache and Syrah. After pressing, juice settles and clarifies in stain- less steel vats. Wine rests on the lees in steel for 4-5 months. The cabernet notes sing in this mountain red-- herbs, tobacco, and red fruit.' - Winemaker's Notes