Domaine d'Aussières
Blason d’Aussières 2020
AOC LANGUEDOC
Blason d’Aussières is a classic Languedoc blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, and Mourvèdre, crafted primarily from estate-grown fruit. The domaine’s cool microclimate lends balance and finesse, while fermentation in stainless steel and concrete preserves vibrancy. A portion of the Carignan undergoes carbonic maceration, enhancing the wine’s silky texture and aromatic lift. Notes of ripe red fruit, blackberry, sweet spice, and garrigue unfold with a peppery edge, offering a polished, expressive snapshot of the Corbières terroir.
Vineyard
This traditionnal Languedoc blend is made predominently of Syrah, with Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache, whilst the cooler terroir of Aussières confers the wine its exceptional balance and finesse.
Tasting Note
Opens with notes of ripe red fruit, hints of sweet spices and roasted dried fruit. Generous and balanced on the palate with blackberry, redcurrant, liquorice and hints of pepper. This wine offers all the scents and flavors of the garrigue!
Vintage
The relatively mild winter in 2020 led to an early bud break. A warm, relatively wet summer, with a hot, dry late summer period, without scorching high temperatures, allowed the grapes to reach their optimal aromatic potential slowly, whilst maintaining a sufficient level of acidity.
WINEMAKING
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete tanks. The Carignan partially undergoes carbonic maceration. Regular pump overs allow a gentle extraction of the tannins and phenolic compounds. Once the fermentation is complete, the wine is left untouched for a couple of days. Total maceration time stretches 15-20 days.
Color
Red
Blend %
38% Syrah, 35% Grenache Noir, 18% Carignane, 9% Mourvedre
Appellation
AOC LANGUEDOC
Alcohol
14.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$28.99
Trade Materials
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A d'Aussières Rosé
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The top 50% of vineyard parcels, rich with stony and sandy soils go into this complex rosé with notes of blood orange and raspberry, decadent now but with the structure to age for five years or longer.
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Altan d'Aussières
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