Taste Notes
Primary Notes: Cherry
Secondary Notes:
Tertiary Notes: Green Pepper, Earthy
Wine Structure
Body: Medium +
Dryness: Dry
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Medium +
Alcohol (%): 13
Origin & Awards
Origin: Languedoc, Italy
Maker: Domaine d'Aupilhac
Grape: Cinsault
Fermentation: Organic, Biodynamic Slight Wood
Awards:
Serving Recommendations
Decanting: 2 hours
Serving Temperature: Best served between 16–18°C
Asian Food Pairing:
Western Food Pairing: Charcuterie, Roast chicken, grilled merguez
Description
Domaine d'Aupilhac Lou Maset Rouge AOC Languedoc 2019
Domaine d'Aupilhac Lou Maset is a fruity and refreshing everyday organic wine. Ruby colour with purple hues. The nose exudes earthy and green pepper aromas with a hint of cherry. A full mouthfeel with great length, silky tannins and a spicy finish.
Fun Fact: "Lou Maset" refers to the old stone hut amid the vines at Domaine d’Aupilhac in the Languedoc town of Montpeyroux.
40% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Carignan. The vines have an average age of 20 years and grow in limestone rich soil, where Grenache and Cinsault express themselves well. The vines experience a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters.
Traditional vinification in stainless steel for 10–15 days. Just one pumping over per day during fermentation. 50% ages for 6 months in foudre, 50% ages for 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
- 90 POINTS
Light salmon pink, silver tints. Delicate fresh cherry, red berry nuances, a hint of orange zest, mineral touch. Juicy, ripe cherry fruit, white apple, discreet sweetness, freshly structured, lasts well, lemony nuances on the finish, versatile summer wine.