Montmija Cabernet Sauvignon
IGP Pays d'Oc
It is the Occitan name (mount of the middle in French) of the hill on which is leaned Ribaute the Vialade family village. My father, Jean - a visionary of his time - planted his vineyard there, cultivated it in the tradition of Organic Agriculture from the 1970 's onwards. Montmija is the benchmark when it comes to organic wine. It is the authentic organic brand which gives its name to a collection of southern and global grape varieties expressive of the Mediterranean. In these grape varieties I am looking for fruitness, the lightly scented florescence of the garrigue scrubland. These are wines of style where we discover the immensity of the Corbières the beauty of the Pays Cathare, land of history, land of freedom.
Cabernet Sauvignon
16°C
The vines are located in the very heart of the Minervois, in the La Livinière area. The hot, dry climate promotes the development of aroma during the ripening process which is conducive to producing epressive wines.
The plots are farmed organically, with no synthetic inputs. Moderate use of pure copper and sulphur, mating disruption, tillage and manual pruning.
The grapes are harvested entirely by machine. Before the fruit is put into tanks, it is entirely destemmed. Fermentation then lasts for between 25 and 30 days at controlled temperatures with daily pumping over.
The perfect accompaniment for smocked cold meats, roast and grilled meats, grilled vegetables and mild cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own when chatting with friends or with a piece of dar chocolate.
Ruby with purple highlights. The nose offers up a fusion of black fruits and spices. The palate is ample and smooth with soft tannin presence. The wine is profound and marked by notes of liquorice, blackberries and raspberry. Drink preferably over the first few years after bottling. Matures well for 3 to 4 years.
