Domaine Hipparion
Rhonéa - Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan
Red,Côtes du Rhône Villages Visan
Grenache noir - Syrah - Carignan
history
The estate takes its name from the horse's ancestor called "Hipparion", which used to live in this area several million years ago. Some fossils can still be found on the hills around the village of Visan.
Vineyard
The vines are located north-west of the village of Visan, at 200m high. Sandy marls terraces.
Winemaking
Syrah and Grenache grapes are vinified separately in concrete vats. Fermentation at controlled temperatures (28-30°C). Maceration lasts around 15 days.
Tasting notes
This wine opens on the nose with greedy notes of black fruit. On the palate, there are blackberry and cherry notes as well as cocoa notes on the finish, all wrapped up in velvety tannins.
Food pairing
Serve at room temperature (60.8 - 64.4°F) alongside grilled red meats, in particular, though it also pairs nobly with other fine dishes.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
Grenache noir - Syrah - Carignan
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
GOVERNMENT WARNING : (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems