Mosaique AOC Neuchâtel 2021

Appellation Neuchâtel AOC

Origin Canton of Neuchâtel, Municipality of Auvernier (100 %)

Average age of vines 18 years old

Soil type Calcareous to very calcareous, of light structure. Low to medium clay content

Altitude 430 to 520 m

Grape variety Gamaret, Garanoir, Pinot Noir

Cultivation Ecological vine with high natural biodiversity, cultivated according to sustainable development methods

Harvest Hand-picked, from the end of September to early October

Yield per unit area 40 hectolitres/hectare
A mix of of 60 % Gamaret, 35 % Garanoir, 5% Pinot Noir, the proportion changes a few percent depending on the vintage. Each variety is aged separately in barrels for 18 months, then blended.

Planting density 8,000 to 9,000 vines/hectare

Alcohol Between 13.8 and 15 % vol.

Acidity expressed as tartaric acid 5 g/l

Serving temperature 14° C – 18° C, decant the wine before serving

Serve with Red meat, game, cheese