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.
Presentation
At Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, we have always been committed to bring out the purest expression of terroir. Over the years, as we deepened our understanding of the Corbières terroir at Aussières, we saw the opportunity to elaborate a premium rosé to bring to light the richness and diversity of this land.
This is how we started experimenting several years ago, with the strong belief that rosé can be taken seriously and sit at the table alongside the other chateau-level wines.
This is how we started experimenting several years ago, with the strong belief that rosé can be taken seriously and sit at the table alongside the other chateau-level wines.
The vintage
In 2020 a fairly mild winter led to and early budbreak and increased the threat of cryptogamic diseases. The summer was warm and relatively wet, with a warm and dry after season, without any heatwaves, which allowed the grapes to slowly reach their optimal aromatic potential whilst retaining sufficient acidity.
As we moved into the season the advance was reduced and the grapes were harvested ten days earlier than previous vintage.
As we moved into the season the advance was reduced and the grapes were harvested ten days earlier than previous vintage.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 74%
Syrah : 26%
Syrah : 26%
Tasting
The robe is clear and brilliant, delicately pink apricot in colour with cherry hues.
Overt and complex on the nose with flowery notes (white flowers) combined with acacia honey and toasted brioche.
On the palate, the wine develops a rich aromatic palette of summer fruit (peach, melon, red and black currant) laced with aromas of sour candy.
Round and powerful, this wine presents a great balance with a generous mouthfeel layered with notes of toasted almonds and hazelnuts and a refreshing backbone.
The wine is full with great persistence and hints of butterscotch on the final.
Overt and complex on the nose with flowery notes (white flowers) combined with acacia honey and toasted brioche.
On the palate, the wine develops a rich aromatic palette of summer fruit (peach, melon, red and black currant) laced with aromas of sour candy.
Round and powerful, this wine presents a great balance with a generous mouthfeel layered with notes of toasted almonds and hazelnuts and a refreshing backbone.
The wine is full with great persistence and hints of butterscotch on the final.