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
The spring of 2023 was very similar to 2022, with a particularly hot April and very low rainfall in winter and spring. The vines started early and by mid-May they were already showing signs of water stress impacting vegetative growth. At the beginning of August, the vineyard was at mid-veraison and water stress was increasing, with Chardonnay and Grenache showing a better resistance. The second half of August was scorching, but 15 mm of rain enabled the harvest to start on August 25th. Another 50 mm of rain fell in mid-September, easing the end of the ripening process and giving the vines a chance to breathe after a very difficult year. The harvest went on smoothly.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 78%
Syrah : 22%
Syrah : 22%
Tasting
The wine is clear and brilliant with a lovely salmon-pink hue.
The nose is floral, fine and delicate. On the palate, the wine gradually reveals itself. It opens with delicate notes of red fruit, then expands to offer a generous bouquet with complex notes of blood orange and tart raspberry. Finally, the long finish delivers delicious notes of raspberry pavlova with Madagascar vanilla.
The nose is floral, fine and delicate. On the palate, the wine gradually reveals itself. It opens with delicate notes of red fruit, then expands to offer a generous bouquet with complex notes of blood orange and tart raspberry. Finally, the long finish delivers delicious notes of raspberry pavlova with Madagascar vanilla.