Vignes Oubliées - Languedoc - Autour du Cinsault - Rouge - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 red Languedoc Autour du Cinsault is an exceptional success with immediate charm. From the first sip, notes of red and black fruits, peony, pepper, and a hint of smoke delight the senses. This fresh wine, with its finely textured elegance, offers impressive volume in a silky, refined, and delicious style that is already very approachable. Superb! Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Partial destemming, vatting for 15 days with temperature control. Aged in concrete vats for 8 months.

Color:

Intense red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Powdery, with lovely aromas of red and black fruits, peppery notes, a smoky touch and floral peony.

Palate:

Beautiful palate volume with a silky, delicate, gourmet style, a supple structure and coated tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb kebab with herbs, lamb shoulder confit, duck breast, chicken paprika, grilled entrecôte, grilled red meats or red meats in sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Guided by Olivier Jullien (Mas Jullien), Jean-Baptiste Granier has been crafting exceptional wines for over 15 years in Terrasses du Larzac at his estate, Les Vignes Oubliées. His high-altitude parcels in the Saint-Privat area, set on schist and sandstone, produce outstanding grapes; the resulting wines are astonishing in both power and elegance.

These pure and profound cuvées, produced in small quantities, are cherished by the most discerning enthusiasts and have been awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide.