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
In the Languedoc, after a mild winter and a cool spring, temperatures rose, reaching a peak throughout the region at the end of June; this was followed by a hot summer. Fortunately, Aussières escaped the drought and the heatwave thanks to its ally the wind; in particular from the south-east: the “Marin” which brings just the right amount of moisture for the vines’ growth. Finally, some rain at the beginning of September enabled the grapes to reach the desired levels of ripeness.
The Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache benefited the most from these conditions and in this vintage reveal superb freshness and aromatic intensity.
The Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache benefited the most from these conditions and in this vintage reveal superb freshness and aromatic intensity.
Varietals
Syrah : 36%
Grenache noir : 35%
Mourvèdre : 12%
Carignan : 9%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 8%
Grenache noir : 35%
Mourvèdre : 12%
Carignan : 9%
Alicante-henri-bouschet : 8%
Tasting
Terrasse d'Aussières 2019 has a very pure, sunny bouquet with notes of flint and graphite. These are mingled with the characteristic scent of our garrigue (thyme and black truffle) and some liquorice and eucalyptus notes.
On the palate, there is the same mineral character of the garrigue on a slightly different register with aromas of verbena, sage and laurel
On the palate, there is the same mineral character of the garrigue on a slightly different register with aromas of verbena, sage and laurel