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
As in previous years, the weather varied enormously over the Languedoc region. The nearb Mediterranean coastline was strongly impacted by low rainfall, not only during the winter but also during the growing season. However, despite these particular conditions, a good vegetative growth throughout the growth cycle, from bud break to flowering and, finally, the ripening stage will caracterise this vintage. Proof that the combination of cool terroir and vines that are now reaching maturity, can meet the challenge of atypical weather conditions.
The constraints imposed by the climate still allowed excellent levels of ripeness on all our wine varietals, with beautiful aromatic expressions and good balance for all the plots, from first to last ripen fruits.
The constraints imposed by the climate still allowed excellent levels of ripeness on all our wine varietals, with beautiful aromatic expressions and good balance for all the plots, from first to last ripen fruits.
Varietals
Syrah : 48%
Mourvèdre : 37%
Grenache : 8%
Carignan : 7%
Mourvèdre : 37%
Grenache : 8%
Carignan : 7%
Tasting
Initially, the nose presents oak and roasted notes from the barrel ageing, it then becomes more complex with a hint of cloves and liquorice. On the palate, the attack is reserved but very refined, confirming the wine’s youth. With a little aeration it quickly develops volume, offering notes of black fruit and spices. The substantial proportion of Mourvèdre in this year’s blend, in combination with the balance of the Syrah and the Mediterranean characters of the Grenache and the Carignan, gives the wine a very elegant tannic structure. Well-integrated notes from the barrel ageing mingle harmoniously in a long, lingering finish.