Domaine de L'Estagnère red 2019 X6

Jewel of Languedoc, in the south of France, the City of Carcassonne is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

The vineyard, at the foot of this medieval fortress, is located between the Pyrenean mountains to the south and the Montagne Noire to the north.

It benefits from a Mediterranean climate tempered by the altitude and the oceanic influences of the Atlantic.

This is a wine with no added sulfites.

Appellation : IGP City of Carcassonne
Millésime : 2019
Format : 6x750ml
Cépage(s) : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Caladoc, Cabernet franc
Degré d'alcool : 14.5
Sku : 816869x6

The work begins in the vineyard, to produce a cuvée without sulfites, the grapes must be perfectly healthy. Maturity is followed by berry tastings and regular analyses which allow us to determine the optimal harvest date. Winemaking is very traditional, except that there is no SO2. The grapes are destemmed and crushed before being placed in temperature-controlled vats. temperatures are maintained between 24 and 28°C, extraction is done by pumping over controlled according to daily tasting. The pressing takes place after 15 or 20 days of maceration and the wines will be placed in vats for the duration of malolactic fermentation. After a light fining, the wine is bottled.

The dress is a deep red. The nose reveals complex notes of red and black fruits, kirsch and subtle notes of flint. The The mouth is ample and generous with tannins melted. We find aromas of fruits red, blackcurrant and woody notes. The balanced finish has a nice length and sweetness.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

Serve at 16°C with a rack of lamb or cheese