CHÂTEAU LE DEVOY MARTINE
Hunting lodge of the Marquis de Martine in the xiiith century, then bastion and vineyard in the xviiie, the Devoy Martine has belonged since 1968 to the Lombardo family, winemakers of father and son and daughter. Today Véronique, Marc's daughter, has taken over the family domain, anchoring his energy and ambition to pursue family philosophy: produce fine and elegant wines. The vineyard flourishes on the southern slopes of hills overlooking «the royal route of Lirac», with an area of 40 hectares of one holding. Grenache and syrah are located on the highest terraces made up of ancient alluvial soils with large rolls. Other grape varieties are planted on the bottom of the vineyard on the sandy ground. With consistency, respect for the environment, minimum treatment and controlled yields, the estate produces fine wines with very affordable value for money. The red of a fine balance between fruit, tannins and minerality combines elegance and power. Always noticed, white Lirac harvested by hand, drink within three years or let sleep four more years. Under a golden dress decorated with green reflections, fresh and elegant, very present flavors of pears and sweets, it tastes as well at aperitif, accompanying fish and seafood, sushi and nems, goat cheeses and counties.
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