Elian Da Ros 2021 Côtes du Marmandais Outre Rouge

Outre-rouge is the new name for the Chante-Coucou rosé cuvée (Chante-Coucou is one of Elian's flagship cuvées, historically available in 3 colors). Elian does not like insipid rosés but loves those of L’Anglore (Eric Pfifferling is a close friend) or Olivier Jullien. So he made his rosé with these references in mind…so in 2011, the cuvée became a red claret. Predominantly made from younger vines of Abouriou, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah, the musts are worked 3 ways - direct press, semi-carbonic and saignée. They are then aged an average of 18 months in large casks, blended and bottled. It is both a serious wine and a wine of pure pleasure, which is a rare combination! Perfect slightly chilled, drink it over the next 3 years.  PL/EL