Domaine d'Aussières
Aussières was built on a fertile ecosystem where nature and people come together to learn from each other and create. Our village is very much a living place, where dialogue is the cardinal value. A dialogue of many kinds: between the elements, between the generations that have labored its grounds, between its villagers and craftsmen, and between the wine world’s different schools of thought.That is what moves us forward, ultimately creating wines that tell a story of place, respect and nuance.
The vintage
This unusually wet start to the season was followed by some major climate incidents: the Languedoc experienced two frosts of a severity that had not been seen in the region for more than 25 years, which destroyed hundreds of hectares of vines. Nearly a third of Aussières’ vines were affected and, for some of these, were completely destroyed.
In the areas not affected by the frost, the vintage was of very good quality, balance between temperatures and rainfall was close to the very good 2015, with a fine vegetative expression starting from budbreak up to maturity and through the flowering season. Weather conditions were then exceptional during September until October allowing to reach a great level of maturity on all grape varieties with great aromatic expression and good balance on the parcels.
In the areas not affected by the frost, the vintage was of very good quality, balance between temperatures and rainfall was close to the very good 2015, with a fine vegetative expression starting from budbreak up to maturity and through the flowering season. Weather conditions were then exceptional during September until October allowing to reach a great level of maturity on all grape varieties with great aromatic expression and good balance on the parcels.
Varietals
Syrah : 30%
Marselan : 25%
Merlot : 15%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Autres : 10%
Marselan : 25%
Merlot : 15%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Autres : 10%
Tasting
Deep red colour with indigo hues.
The nose reveals appealing notes of red fruit enhanced by hints of liquorice and a touch of spiciness from the Syrah.
On the palate, the wine is straightforward and pleasing, asserting its Mediterranean origins. Round and smooth with elegant tannins, it will pair beautifully with all types of dishes.
The nose reveals appealing notes of red fruit enhanced by hints of liquorice and a touch of spiciness from the Syrah.
On the palate, the wine is straightforward and pleasing, asserting its Mediterranean origins. Round and smooth with elegant tannins, it will pair beautifully with all types of dishes.