Intuition- AOP Minervois

13,50 €

Sometimes our intuition simply leads us to do things without knowing the outcome. So we began ageing some of our Syrah lots in barrels, not to create oaky wines, but always with the aim of bringing out the wine’s own aromas more clearly. Blended with other grape varieties, it results in a wine that is wonderfully intuitive to drink.

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This exceptional cuvée comes from selected parcels on siliceous limestone soils in the Minervois AOP, optimally exposed to the Mediterranean sun.

With more than 300 days of sunshine per year and the influence of Mediterranean winds that preserve the fruit’s natural freshness, this complex terroir reveals its full depth.

The blend of three noble grape varieties creates a harmonious and intuitive composition, each contributing its aromatic and tannic signature to the cuvée’s final balance.

Winemaking

Mechanical harvesting is carried out at optimal ripeness. Complex traditional vinification is used to optimize each grape variety. Grenache expresses its generous fruit through classic fermentation. Syrah undergoes a low-temperature fermentation at the start to preserve its primary fruity aromas, then is stabilized at a more moderate temperature to develop structure. It spends 1 year in new oak barrels, allowing subtle integration of the wood and refined ageing. Blending takes place at bottling according to the cellar master’s intuitive selection.

Tasting

Color: Deep purple-black with violet highlights, intense and bright
Nose: Very expressive and complex, revealing aromas of black fruits (blueberry, blackcurrant), eucalyptus, white pepper, and cocoa, with spicy nuances
Palate: Beautiful, well-integrated tannic structure, remarkable complexity, smooth silky tannins, balanced and persistent finish

Food pairings

Delicate sauced meats, premium grilled dishes, game birds, wild boar stew, refined Mediterranean sides, aged cheeses, structured regional cuisine.

Ageing:
more than 10 Years

Serving temperature:
16-18 °c

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