Cuvée N°1 2018
Cuvée N°1 is an exceptional cuvée, known for the finesse of its tannins. Rich in ripe fruit aromas, its barrel aging gives it structure and roundness.
Our best Syrah parcel, N°1, grows on an unspoilt plateau bordered by woods and olive groves. Cuvée N°1 is born from the richness of this terroir, sublimated by carbonic maceration vinification and 12 months’ ageing in a pair of new French oak barrels with distinct toasting. The meeting of the winemaker’s and cooper’s expertise produces an exceptional wine.
2018 – 800 bottles produced
(the rest to come)
Appellation
AOC Minervois
Grapes varieties
90% Syrah – 10% Grenache
Tasting
A ruby robe, elegant and deep.
An elegant and deep ruby color leads to an exceptional sensory experience. The expressive and complex nose reveals a richness of spicy and menthol notes. On the palate, a full, fruity, and balanced sensation unfolds, with good acidity and silky tannins. Gourmet aromas of morello cherry, strawberry, and violet evoke a delicate array of flavors. The finish is marked by incredible aromatic persistence, extending the pleasure of every sip
Température
16-18º
Accord food and wine
Sublime with a veal grenadine with morels, a capon stuffed with foie gras, or a tournedos Rossini.
Récompenses
Silver medal at the 2020 VINALIES competition.
Silver medal at the 2021 VINALIES competition.
The winemaker’s corner
Paleolithic calcareous marsh soils dating back to the Tertiary period.
Angular stones and siliceous pebbles from the Montagne Noire.
The grapes from our old Syrah vines (65 years old) are hand-picked at maturity and placed in whole clusters for maceration in concrete tanks. This wine is meticulously aged for 12 months in two new French oak barrels of 225L, selected for their distinctive toasting.
The combination of fine grain and specific toasting, along with the power of these old Syrah vines, promotes the extraction of elegant tannins while preserving the fruit.
Aging potential: 5-12 years.
