Aigues Belles - Cuvée Nicole 2020
A complex, sophisticated, fresh wine. One of the top reds in Languedoc. Great value!
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Languedoc |
| Appellation | VDP d'Oc |
| Winery | Domaine Aigues-Belles |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 50% Syrah、40% Cabernet Sauvignon、10% Merlot |
A complex, sophisticated, fresh wine. One of the top reds in Languedoc. Great value!
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Languedoc |
| Appellation | VDP d'Oc |
| Winery | Domaine Aigues-Belles |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Color | Red |
| Varietal(s) | 50% Syrah、40% Cabernet Sauvignon、10% Merlot |
Tasting notes
Deeply-coloured. Spicy oak nose with stone fruit undercurrents. Fleshy palate with good quality stuffing and freshness. Wonderful aromatic presence in a signature Languedoc style. Suggestions of garrigue and herbs on the finish. A fine rendition of the local terroir.
Pairing
Grilled beef, rack of lamb, hard cheese (Cantal, Laguiole…).
Terroir
Limestone, Clay-limestone
Viticulture
Organic farming. Short pruning (Gobelet pruning). Disbudding. Hand harvest.
Vinification
Long maceration (5 weeks) in stainless steel vats. Ageing 12 months in old barrels. Bottling without filtering.
| Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Product Code | 20R432 |
| MLF | yes |
| Inventory | In Stock (683) |
Winery Description
Domaine Aigues Belles was created in 1870. Just before 2000, Gilles Palatan decided, with the help of his 2 nephews Patrice and Thierry Lombard, to vinify his grapes instead of selling them to the local coop. This family-run domain opted for the cooperative in the years following the war. Vintage after vintage, Gilles has been ceaselessly improving the quality of his wines. Although part of his vines are classed as AOC, this talented wine producer has deliberately chosen the Pays d’Oc IGP denomination to benefit from greater freedom and produce the wines he loves. His wines all have a strong aromatic personality, freshness and great balance.
The Terroir
Aigues-Belles is located in Languedoc, 40km north of Montpellier. The vineyard soils are arid and stony with limestone and calcareous clay, perfect for growing highquality grapes. The weather is perfect for wine too: warm in daytime, cold during the night.
The Vinification
Winemaking is done with a minimalist approach, and all wines are aged in oak barrels, with usually 1/3 of new barrels. As a result, they produce a range of extremely precise and pure wines, delicious to enjoy now yet can age for a few years.
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