AOP Minervois Red 2021

Terroir Old Carignan and Grenache in goblets on clay-limestone soils and marls in the terroirs of the Petit Causse (hamlet of Calamiac in La Livinière). Alternation of marine and lacustrine limestone. Winemaking Manual harvest in boxes. Very ripe picked grapes sorted on the plot. Destemming. Vinification in small open vats of 25 hl with manual punching down. Long maceration of 4 weeks. Breeding In stainless steel tanks Tasting Color Limpid and brilliant red with garnet reflections. Nose is smoky, grilled, toasted with cherry and gooseberry. The palate is supple, pleasant; the tannins are round. Agreements Red meats, in sauce. Game. Cheeses. Chocolate cake.