Cuvée X
Cuvée X
La cuvée X is a tribute to the Xth Legion of Julius Caesar, established in Narbonne at the beginning of the conquest of Gaul. Renowned for its strength and boldness, the Xth Legion is expressed through the powerful syrahs of the X cuvée. Aged for 12 months in American oak barrels, X develops aromas of black fruits and peat. Its palate concludes with an intense and complex finish.
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2014 – 525 bottles produced – sold out
2015 – 448 bottles produced – sold out
2016 – 999 bottles produced – sold out
2017 – 1800 bottles produced – sold out
2018 – 3690 bottles produced – sold out
Appellation
Grape Varieties
Syrah – Black Grenache – Mourvedre
Tasting note
Beautiful intense garnet-red robe.
Deep and complex, this wine shows a mineral nose of great precision, enhanced by roasted and smoky notes.
Flavors of strawberry and redcurrant on the palate. Crisp tannins mingle with good acidity providing elegance and freshness.
The finish is powerful, prolonged, and lingering with notes of mint and chocolate.
Lively and voluptuous wine.
Service Temperature
16-18º
Wine and Food Pairings
Perfect pairing with lasagne al ragú or with a rack of roasted lamb.
The Winemaker’s corner
Paludal, limestone, dating back to the Tertiary period.
Angular stones and siliceous pebbles from the Montagne noire.
Grapes are picked when they are slightly overripe, then destemmed and remained to ferment. A daily pumping over at controlled temperature allows to obtain a gentle and quality extraction. An everyday tasting allows to define the end of the post maceration.
Wine is aged in new American oak barrels for 12 months (400L).
Ageing potential : 4 – 10 ans
