Clos des Augustins - Pays d'Oc - Magnum - Esquisse - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red IGP Pays d’Oc Esquisse delights with its freshness, finesse, and juicy character. This cuvée is wonderfully approachable, honest, and incredibly easy to drink. Slightly chilled, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, rabbit terrine, or Morteau sausage. At this price and in magnum format, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting at the coolest time of night, total destemming, 6-month ageing in stainless steel vats for the Grenache and old wood for the Cinsault.

Color:

Bright ruby red with good intensity.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of red and black fruits with spicy undertones.

Palate:

The palate is fresh and easy to digest.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, charcuterie platter, rabbit terrine, beef and bell pepper brochettes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

Enhanced by the cool freshness of Pic Saint-Loup, these two magnums, priced under €10, are essential additions to any collection.

The Clos des Augustins is celebrated for its refined cuvées, offering a striking contrast to the region's typically robust wines. Here, finesse and approachability shine, with beautifully balanced flavors shaped by one of the Languedoc’s most distinctive and cooler terroirs.