Carignan 100ans d'Âge
IGP Pays d'Aude
The gnarled vines with their time-honoured strength grow on gravel and limestone. They stand proud, defying the seasons, the sun and the wind. These are vines cherished by the master winegrower, who bends down low to prune them short in winter, strockes the buds in spring, tends to them lovingly during veraison, glances at the tiny sugar-filled berries as they plump up, then finally marvels at the texture of their skin with its deepest blue, velvety reflections.
Silver - Sommelier Choice Awards 2023 (mil 2022)
Carignan
16-18°C
The vines are located along the terraces of the Orbieu, near Camplong, and along the terraces of the Nièle, near Saint-Laurent.
The vines are situated on distinctive terraced sites. These very old Carignan vines are grown with the respect they deserve. They are trained as bush vines, producing 3 or 4 clusters per vine where air flow and exposure to sunshine are maximised. The fruit is obviously picked by hand with yields no higher than 25 hl per hectare.
The grapes are picked by hand and put straight into tanks. Part of the crop is macerated as whole clusters (70%). The wines are pampered to bring out the aromatic qualities of the fruit, then matured to retain the finesse and edginess of the tannins.
Begin the taste experience by savouring the wine on its own to fully appreciate the qualities of an excellent single varieta, 100-year-old Carignan. Then pair with some wholesome fodds like smocked ham, herb-flavoured barbecued foods or thyme-flavoured goat's cheeses matured with ash.
Complex aromatic notes. Red fruits, cherry and blackcurrant, then garrigue and mild tabacco. Long, fresh palate. Elegant tannins. This is a unique wine for laying down.
