VDF | Certified Organic
Handmade wine at Domaine Aubaï Mema
Grenache 100%
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The grenache for our Lunatico comes from a small north-facing vineyard over half a century old. The grapes are hand-picked then sorted, though not destemmed, and vinified very gently over a 25 day period using only natural yeasts. Regular pumping over and occasional pigeage leads to sufficient extraction of fruit and tannins to create a subtle wine that has great length. The 24 months spent in 600 litre barrels gives Lunatico an ageing perspective of 10-15 years.
about the name
A ‘lunatic’ in French means someone who’s markedly affected by the moon and its phases. In English it has come to mean simply someone who is crazy, which you need to be if you want to make wine! Lunatico was also the name of a famous racehorse that belonged to Carlos Gardel, the legendary tango singer, but that’s another story…
Lunatico 2015:
Alcohol 14.84% – Residual Sugar 0.4 g/l – Acidity 2.86 g/l
GILBERT & GAILLARD WINE GUIDE ABOUT LUNATICO 2015:
« Intense ruby aspect. Clear and expressive nose of red fruit, slightly spiced. A fine full mouthfeel opening onto the fruit finish. Beautiful length. »
LUNATICO 2016:
Alcohol 15% – Residual Sugar 0.5 g/l – Acidity 3.17 g/l
GILBERT & GAILLARD WINE GUIDE ABOUT LUNATICO 2016:
« Mature hue with orangy-brown tints. Nose of spring-like forest floor with leaves, moss and mushroom, along with stewed black fruits and balsamic undertones. The palate is freed from its oaky stranglehold, offering up gorgeously supple fruit, sleek freshness and polished tannins. Beautiful. »
