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Domaine d'Aupilhac Lou Maset Rouge AOC Languedoc 2019

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Cinsault, Grenache (Garnacha, Cannonau), Mourvèdre (Monastrell, Mataro), and Carignan (Mazuelo)
  • $56.00

More about this wine!

NOTES: Cherry Green Pepper, Earthy

BODY: Medium +

DRYNESS: Dry

ACIDITY: Medium +

TANNIN: Medium +

ALCOHOL (%): 13

ORIGIN: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

MAKER: Domaine d'Aupilhac

GRAPE VARIETALS:

  • Cinsault
  • Grenache (Garnacha, Cannonau)
  • Mourvèdre (Monastrell, Mataro)
  • Carignan (Mazuelo)

FERMENTATION: Organic, Biodynamic Slight Wood

AWARDS: >90 pts

DECANTING: 2 hours

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING: Liver stir-fry, roast chicken rice, samgyetang

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.