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Le Premier de Valmy 2022 75 cl
IGP Côtes Catalanes / Producer
26,00€
The 2022 vintage of Premier de Valmy was awarded a gold medal at the Terre de Vins Competition in 2026 and a silver medal at the Lyon International Competition.
The 2021 Premier de Valmy was awarded a gold medal at the Terre de Vins competition in 2025.
A powerful, full-bodied wine
On the nose, lovely notes of roasted coffee, vanilla, and licorice.
On the palate, slightly peppery and spicy notes, with good body, roundness, and a long finish.
To be served at 17-19°C with oriental and Mediterranean cuisine, osso-bucco, lamb with thyme, civet, mature cheeses.
Additional information
| Temperature | 17°–19°C |
|---|---|
| Bottles per year | 20,000 bottles |
| Grape varieties | Black Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah |
| Yield | 45 HL/ha |
| Food and wine pairings | Red meat, beef ribs, stews |
| Couleur / Type | red |
| Appellation | IGP Côtes Catalanes |
| Medal | Gold, Silver |
| Conservation | Ages 10–12 |
Description
The vines
- This cuvée is crafted from carefully selected plots where the Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache Noir grapes are at their most concentrated—plots we have learned to recognize over the years.
- The vines are given special attention. Ripening is closely monitored until the first signs of berry shriveling appear, which signal the start of the harvest.
- The grapes undergo an initial sorting in the vineyard and are transported to the winery in crates, where a second manual sorting is performed.
Winemaking and aging
- This cuvée is crafted from three separate harvests—one for each grape variety—due to their differences in ripening times.
- As with the other vintages aged in oak barrels, maceration is carried out using traditional methods and lasts about four weeks. The process is monitored daily through tastings conducted by the cellar master.
- The entire batch is transferred to new barrels as soon as alcoholic fermentation is complete.
- The wine is aged for approximately 18 months exclusively in French oak barrels. The final blend is determined following a tasting in which only the most promising components are selected. After bottling, the wine is aged for at least one year in the bottle before being released to the market.