Winemaker Notes: A hearty, rustic red from France’s southwest, it is ready for immediate consumption, has excellent structure to age. The average yield of 45hl allows good maturity and consistent quality over the years. Vinification is done in temperature-controlled vats, regular punching down allows good extraction of aromas and fruit. The Clos La Coutale is then aged in barrels and wooden tuns for a year in order to obtain a good balance between tannins and fruit.